How many offers can we make?

I think my advice to them would be put in your best and highest offer with the least amount of contingencies.  But what do I know, I sell furniture.

Peter, this is an ongoing situation in many markets. We are feeling the same dilemma as market is appreciating. Many buyers and agents are frustrated as they don't get the deal. I guide my agents to focus more on getting listings. This can bring some balance in their business. For the buyers, we are on the uphill ride again until another bubble burst.

Roger D. Mucci - Wow you should be in the Real Estate Sale. You would be a good producer :)

Same here in Westchester County, NY.  Homes have offers within 24 hours of listing if priced right and in good condition/location. We have to keep hotsheets for our buyers and notify them as soon as on market. They run that night! I didn't sell it, but someone I am friends with just sold her house in 2 days for $95,000 over asking because they lost one at $80,000 over asking in that neighborhood! Even if doesn't appraise he's will to pay extra to get it.

There is really only one price range that is that competitive right now in Gilbert and that's the under 200k first time home buyer range. Other than that it's pretty balanced here. I've been in those situations in years past where clients have to put in offers on multiple properties just to get one. It's a lot of work but that's what we're getting paid to do. Work for our clients. 

We are seeing that out here as well.  Agents have decided that they will only review offers on a Tuesday in between cocktails over happy hour.  Due to the total lack of urgency on their part, buyers are left hanging for days.  I don't balme buyers for throwing stuff out there, but like you said, it makes it hard on the buyers agent.