Making offers on properties

[Vika Bha]

I am having a hard time buying properties. So far, I wanted to place offers on two properties. They were listed on the MLS, I made an appointment with my agent to view them within 1 week. Just within that time period, both times, the properties went under contract before I even saw them. I know the obvious answer is try to see them ASAP but I work full time so I need at least a couple of days. And, the most recent time, I was very interested and wanted to see the property the following day. But, my agent wasn't able to set up an appointment for me to see it until 4 days later and the property sold by then. I am uncomfortable making an offer site unseen especially since I am new. Any advice?