Wholesaling a Property that is Listed with an Agent?

[James G.]

Hey everyone,

I am about to put a property under contract, but the seller already had an agreement with a real estate agent. Who would sign the purchase contract I give them? The Seller or the agent? Should i get the seller to sign the purchase contract and don't worry about the agent until I find a buyer or should I inform the agent to begin with?

[Christopher Phillips]

@James G.

Offers should go through the listing agent, unless it's an open listing. Owner signs the contract, but the listing agent needs to be aware of it.