Get to know us

You’ll find that we are a group of fully invested and passionate property professionals who aspire to ensure every move is supported from start to finish through the journey to your next home.

Beyond the business of property, Wills & Smerdon has been the cornerstone of the community in Horsley since1933 engaging with and supporting schools and many local organisations. From charity bike rides, Garden Safaris through to school fairs and amateur dramatics, there is always something fun to get involved in.

  • James Harper

    Director

    James’s role in the long history of Wills & Smerdon began in 2002 when he purchased the business, bringing with him over 37 years of experience of selling houses. James is a proud member of ARLA/ Propertymark and a Fellow of the NAEA and is currently studying for his Level 4 exams in both sales and lettings. Outside of work James has a long association with cycling having Time Trialled as a youngster and still loves nothing more than getting out on his road bike, regularly competing in sportives. James has no excuse for ever getting lost as he O’ Levels in both Navigation and Seamanship!

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Sara Grey - Lettings Manager
Sara joined Wills & Smerdon in 2013 and is our Head of Lettings. Sara has been in the property industry for over thirty years and her background includes buying and selling houses for corporate companies, finding homes for international clients relocating to the UK, selling new homes and letting properties throughout Surrey. In her spare time, Sara loves to travel and is happiest on a sunny beach reading a page-turning thriller on her kindle.
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Grant Lonnon - Sales Manager
Grant is our Head of Sales and joined Wills & Smerdon in 2017 having worked in estate agency for 20 years. Grant has a passion for ensuring the highest customer expectations are met and has the most glowing testimonials from satisfied clients. Outside of work mainly revolves around his family and three young children and, when time permits, he enjoys a game of tennis. Grant is a real foodie and his favourite restaurant is Sorrel in Dorking.
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Shirley Moralee - Property Manager
Shirley is our Property Manager and joined Wills & Smerdon in 2020 bringing with her a wealth of experience and sense of humour. Shirley’s customer care skills are second to none and she is the main point of contact between our landlords and tenants. Life outside Wills and Smerdon involves Shirley’s four grown up children and her adorable Pug Winnie, who is a regular visitor to the office and an honorary member of the Lettings Team.
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Carolyn Foster - Sales Negotiator
Carolyn joined Goodrich Meech in Ripley back in 2001 and was brought into the Wills & Smerdon family when James acquired the business in Ripley a few years later. Carolyn enjoys meeting and helping people find their new homes and is an expert in matching buyers to properties. In her spare time, Carolyn can be seen around Ripley village walking her two dogs and drinking coffee in Pinnocks café in Ripley High Street.
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Chloe Rapley-White - Sales Negotiator
Chloe joined as a Trainee negotiator in our sales team back in 2021. Being new to estate agency there is a lot to learn and Chloe is enjoying the variety of the role with no two days being the same. Chloe has a brilliant creative side and is helping with our social media content as well as designing marketing literature and brochures. Outside of work, Chloe is a keen artist with pet portraits being her speciality.
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Courtney Haughton - Property Manager
Courtney joins us from a property background working in property management in Surbiton. Courtney has already started studying for her lettings exams and makes a great addition to our lettings team in Horsley. When not helping our landlords and tenants with property maintenance and repairs, Courtney is a keen gym member, enjoys cooking and watching medical dramas.

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