NO. And you usually only get to pull that crap once. But loss of credibilty lasts forever.

You don'tneed the ending to your question.  We could stop right at "Do you think it is ok to lie" !!

Up here that is called "phantom bids" and they are illegal as well as unethical.  $10K fines and jail time too.  The listing Brokerage must be able to show the actual, written offers when asked.

Yes to lying if you are friends/family with the dark Prince of this world..

Can't imagine why you or anyone would even consider lying about offers or any other aspect of real estate.

I don't think it is OK to lie about anything.

No and those who do typically burn out sooner than later.

no that is not ok.... just remember, agents remember and label you with your actions during any transaction that agent does with you... 

Hi Amanda - It's definitely not OK. We don't see - or suspect - that it happens often around here, but everyone knows a couple of agents who probably do it.

No.  Does it happen?  Yes.  How often? Hard to tell, but I'd guess "rather frequently"

No, because in the end it will come back to bite you in the arse. There is karma in this business - what goes around comes around.

Never.

Amanda Brown No it is not ok! Misrepresentation is a serious offense.

OMG. NO......

Yikes! That could really create problems.  It is better to stay on the up and up, besides gambling your credability is not worth a few extra dollars.

No.

NEVER, If there is a lot of interest, that can be told. But if there are other offers, here in NH the seller has to agree to disclose even 1. 

Never okay to lie. 

I've always felt that some agents are doing that but I always take them for their words and decide to offer or not to offer based on my clients interest and other available options

I think it is despicable and unethical...

No, never a lie is a lie.

I have learned that if the List agent really has a full price offer...or any good offer, they will not bother begging for us to go up in price.

They will just take the better offer.

Eve

No it is not the best policy to lie about anything in life.

I don't lie about anything

Amanda Brown - It is NOT okay to lie about other offers!

Dishonesty is never a good practice, once trust is gone it is impossible to regain.

Don't need read the other answers.  Big NO.  A lie is a lie.  And I just read your small print.  Happy to hear you were not asking for yourself.  You see many things in RE, not all good.  You must stay your values no matter how difficult sometimes.  Mark

I stick with the truth always better that way.

Are you kidding?  You want to get gum in your hair?

     Liars are the scum of the Earth.  However, one of the greatest liars in history is very close to becoming President of the United States.

It is not ok and if you get caught you could lose more than just your money.

No, I do not not, I never tell someone that some else is looking at the home if they are not my realtors know that if I say it it is true!

no

It's never ok to lie. 

It's definitely NOT okay to lie..... very unethical. 

I wouldn't even consider this. 

Amanda,

I don't think it is OK to lie about other offers.  Or for that matter to lie!  If your seller is lying, then perhaps, it is time to discontinue working with him. Your reputation is at stake here, and depending on the state a fine and a loss of license may result.  A

Absolutely not. Anyone who does so will get the reputation they deserve.

NEVER!

 All contracts are to be reviewed and signed by seller. If you wonder about it demand the listing agent to show it with his broker.

In the old days all offers and seller show at review time in the office. The listing agent announced all offers in public and ask if the buyers will bid up. 

Right now it is the other way around. Sam can you imagine my Palo Alto listing has no offer after two weeks. Please bring your client and make an offer...Below asking is OK...

IT is seldom OK to lie.

"Do these jeans make my XXX look fat?" is the exception.

However, this issue is one frequently lamented by agents who simply don't know how negotiate. I know I've sold a lot of houses while buyer two and three twiddled their thumbs speculating the same thing.

No, I will not show any evidence such offers exist.

It is tough business. The losers like to cry about honesty and ethics when the reality is, they been in the business long past their usefulness.

It is the agents job to create value for their clients offer. Be prepared for the "HIGHEST and BEST response" in all situations regarless of the perception of other offers..

An agent who would lie about other offers, or anything real-estate related, could be found guilty of violating Article 1 of the Realtor Code of Ethics. Assuming this individual is a Realtor, you would be doing the industry a great favor by reporting him or her to your Board of Realtors.

On top of this, once the agent has prepared multiple counter offers when there are no other offers, well, he's involved his seller in fraud, and you might want to consider filing a complaint with the licensing entity in your state.

no, no no

I have known agents to do this, and is ethically wrong.

never ever.

It is NEVER "okay" to lie . . . at the expense of anyone.  Because we do not require PROOF on these types of things, agents do lie about it to push the price up.  They should lose their license for doing that.

Amanda Brown No, wrong strategy. 

 Candice A. Donofrio hit this one out of the park IMO

no

Absolutely Not.  

No, and for those who do, I hope it comes back to bite you!

No.

Absolutely not okay. 

Just to add my "no" to the other "nos" - no!

Good luck with this particular transaction. 

No.

Let me turn this around and ask if you want to keep your license active.