I wouldn't necessarily put people off using them I'd just make sure you have full knowledge of what you are getting in to. They don't actively do any work on your behalf unless you pay all the extras!
1. There's no leaflets if you want a printed one its at your own expense i. E. your paper, your printer and your ink.
2. They do drag their feet when a sale is going through.
3. They don't have any financial motivation to actively work on selling your property as you pay for the service upfront.
4. You are tied in whether there's a sale or not.!
5. They do not follow up on any enquiries, you have to do all that yourself.
6. There's little to no personal service once your property is on the market.
7. They pop your advert on Right Move then wait! And wait! And wait.
8. They force you to use the solicitors that they are in 'financial bed' with. Not sure how this stacks up legally?
READ THE SMALL PRINT!