buying property through a wholesaler

I have made an offer on a property through a wholesaler. is there any reason that we cant just close through the tilte company with the current owner and have the wholesaler paid from the owners proceeds. I would feel more comfortabel if the contract for sale were with the owner and not the wholesaler who does not own the proptery at this time. I have not trouble with the fee which looks to be around $5000 on a property that will sell for $23000 because i believe the property is worth what i am paying. also asking for $5,000 earnest money. this seems excessive. I have never paid more than $1,000.

I would appreciate any thoughts on this issue.