Realtor says I can't make offer on 2 properties. t the same time?

[Anne Williams]

Hello Everyone,

So there are two properties on the market for sale on the same block by the same realtor. One is in impeccable move in condition, the other isn't horrible but needs some cosmetic work. I spoke with my realtor about putting in offers on both, but would probably offer less for the one that needs upgrading. 

When the time came to put in the offer, he is telling me that based on what he and his broker knows, I can't put in an offer for both properties unless I actually plan to buy both, because if my offers are accepted I would have to honor both contracts. He is saying I have to choose one and then see how that goes before putting in another offer

Is this true? I have had a realtor put in two offers for me for houses in the same neighborhood that were on sale at the same time. I'm assuming if it so happens that both were accepted (which is unlikely) I would just inform them of the one I wanted to go with..

And if this is not true, why would he tell me that?