About Us

Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA

Wishart Estate Agents is owned and managed by Lucie Wishart, FNAEA DipREA. From creating the company back in 2013, to taking it to London to scoop customer service awards at The ESTAS in 2014, 2018 & 2022 her enthusiasm for Wishart Estate Agents, and the industry as a whole, is clear to see. Lucie was joined at Wishart Estate Agents by her mother, Christine, in 2015, and further team members, Alison and Jenny in the following years.

Lucie's commitment to high standards is evidenced by her achievements. Her accomplishments as an estate agent have seen her become one of the most highly qualified estate agents in Britain, completing the Level 6 Diploma in Residential Estate Agency and becoming a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents.

She passes this commitment and enthusiasm to each member of the team, guiding them personally through their NAEA qualifications and membership. A continued, successful, estate agency career spanning over two decades allows Lucie and her team to provide an unbeatable service to their clients and purchasers.

Lucie lives in a pretty village between York and Tadcaster. She enjoys spending what little spare time she has with her husband, their two sons and her beloved Pugs. A property expert and enthusiast, even in her spare time, Lucie enjoys renovating her own properties and sharing advice with others on the topic. 

Lucie likes nothing more than to share her experiences of marketing, selling and renovating property. She’s always happy chat about anything property related, so please don’t hesitate to call if you require any form of advice. After this amount of time in the property industry, if she can’t directly help you with your problem, she knows someone who can.

Christine Wishart

Offering an outstanding estate agency experience, combined with a passion for property, Christine Wishart, is on hand to provide assistance and guidance with her enthusiastic and honest advice. A social butterfly, Christine singlehandedly increases brand awareness to new levels. Always a true professional, she provides strong sales and customer service results.

Christine has successfully completed the NFoPP Level 3 Technical Award in Sale of Residential Property which gave her membership of The National Association of Estate Agents.

As you may already know, Christine is Mum of Lucie Wishart, our Director. 100% devoted to her daughter's business, Christine's caring and selfless attitude places her as a firm favourite with colleagues and clients alike. If you’re lucky, you may even get one of her home-made cards on completion!

Christine loves village life between York & Tadcaster, where she lives with with her husband. Any spare time she has is spent doting on her grandsons, grandpugs and crafting, as well as any chance trips to London to visit her youngest daughter.

Erica Hornsby

Erica joined the team in 2023 providing day to day support and assistance. Her multifaceted role includes reception, administration and handling social media.

Erica is often the first point of contact within Wishart Estate Agents which is when her polite and helpful attitude shines through. Always on hand to book viewings and surveys, her diary management is superb.

Erica almost single handedly deals with the company social media and has increased our visibility tremendously since joining the company.

Another local team member, Erica has slotted into the Wishart Estate Agent family perfectly, we don’t know how we managed without her. 

Alison Wright

Alison joined forces with Wishart Estate Agents in 2016 following a successful career with a large, corporate sales progression firm. Her knowledge of the process is excellent and her tenacity and dedication to getting our clients' sales to a successful, stress free completion is, we believe, unrivalled in this industry. She is on hand every step of the way, from accepted offer, to key handover.

Alison has productive relationships with many local solicitors, assisting wherever she can; this is a huge advantage when guiding your sale to a successful completion.

Alison provides our clients and purchasers with everything they need for a simple sale progression, from contact details for local solicitors, surveyors and removal firms to access, negotiation and sometimes, the odd bit of mediation.

We know how stressful the final stages of a sale can be, that’s why, with Wishart Estate Agents, you always have Alison, your personal Sales Progressor.   

Jenny Cairns Assoc CIPD MNAEA

Providing exceptional HR, management and training skills, a consummate professional, Jenny works alongside Lucie Wishart bringing an individual skill set to the ‘behind the scenes’ area of the business.  Jenny is highly competent in compliance and legislation and handles this role at a senior level.

Jenny has also completed NFoPP Level 3 Technical Award in Sale of Residential Property and has become a member of The National Association of Estate Agents . Enabling  her to also assist with day-to-day estate agency matters from negotiation to property valuation.

Jenny’s crucial corporate skills have progressed the business to the next level. An avid supporter of the business since its creation in 2013, Jenny has always advised in the background. We are proud to support her in her progression as an estate agent and valued member of our team.

A property and interiors enthusiast, Jenny is passionate about Wishart Estate Agents. Another local team member, she grew up in Tadcaster, attended Tadcaster Grammar School and now lives in York with her husband, daughter and son. Any spare time Jenny has is spent with her family, upcycling furniture items for her home and, as a foodie, sampling many of our local eating establishments.