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Jeff Lesley

Century 21 Vanguard
4.8 (344 reviews)

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
With over 13 years of dedicated service in the real estate industry, Jeff Lesley stands out as a seasoned professional specializing in residential, luxury homes, and commercial real estate markets. Jeff has successfully closed over 1,100 transactions and achieved over $250 million in sales volume, showcasing his extensive experience and deep understanding of the market. Jeff's deep roots in the Wilmington area, where he has lived for over 16 years, combined with his academic background—a Master's in Business Administration from UNCW—provides him with a unique perspective on the local real estate landscape. Jeff's accolades are a testament to his relentless dedication. He has been the #1 individual sales agent in the Cape Fear region by units from 2015 to 2020 and currently ranks as the #2 Century 21 Agent in all of North Carolina based on sales volume. If you are interested in buying or selling, or if you want to know the value of your home in today's market, give Jeff a call today.
Highlights *
186
Recent sales
$12K-$3.5M
Price range
$375K
Median price
15
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Ratings & Reviews
4.8 (344)

Danne Young
Wilmington, NC - Feb 25, 2026

Jeff, Ashli and rest of the team were very professional and helpful in all aspects of..
Always a pleasure to work with.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Michael Steck
Castle Hayne, NC - Feb 11, 2026

Working with Jeff and Team is a delight. Jeff is the best person for navigating the market and current conditions. He's always put us first and made everything simple for us. We look forward to working together again in the future.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Anonymous
Wilmington, NC - Jan 21, 2026

Jeff Lesley and team kept me informed, but handled most items without my having to be involved in every detail. I appreciate his diligence in ensuring a smooth transaction.

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Janice Connors
Leland, NC - Jan 5, 2026

Jeff was excellent in achieving the sale of a large 58.3 acre family property in NC. I would recommend Jeff, his team and Century 21 to anyone wanting to sell property. He was able to manage and negotiate all aspects of this sale I thank his entire team.

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Vanessa
Aberdeen, NC - Jan 4, 2026

While the sale took longer than we wanted (due to the market) we were happy with Jeff and his team. Would use them again in a heartbeat. Trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable

Verified by RealSatisfied

Professional Info

Brokerage

Century 21 Vanguard
220 Avondale Ave 103
Wilmington, NC 28403

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
NC 271524

Awards

  • Century 21 Grand Centurion Award - 2022, 2020
  • Century 21 Double Centurion Award - (past 9 years)

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Designations

  • CRE®
  • CRS

Hobbies

  • Cars & Automobiles
  • Community Activities
  • Entertaining
  • Family
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Travel

Education

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Master’s Degree, Business Administration
2008 - 2010

Top Cities *

Wilmington

  • 82 sales past 3 years
  • 71 days on market
  • $375K median price

Leland

  • 18 sales past 3 years
  • 94 days on market
  • $350K median price

Hampstead

  • 11 sales past 3 years
  • 103 days on market
  • $480K median price

Service Areas (67 cities)

Aberdeen, NC Ash, NC Bald Head Island, NC Bayshore, NC Belville, NC Blue Clay Farms, NC Boiling Spring Lakes, NC Bolivia, NC Bolton, NC Brunswick, NC Burgaw, NC Calabash, NC Cape Fear, NC Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Shores, NC Castle Hayne, NC Caswell Beach, NC Currie, NC Delco, NC Emerald Isle, NC Hallsboro, NC Hampstead, NC Hightsville, NC Holden Beach, NC Holly Ridge, NC Kings Grant, NC Kure Beach, NC Lake Waccamaw, NC Leland, NC Long Creek, NC Longwood, NC Masonboro, NC Murraysville, NC Myrtle Grove, NC Nakina, NC Navassa, NC North Topsail Beach, NC Northchase, NC Northwest, NC Oak Island, NC Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ogden, NC Porters Neck, NC Rocky Point, NC Sandy Creek, NC Sea Breeze, NC Shallotte, NC Silver Lake, NC Skippers Corner, NC Sneads Ferry, NC Southport, NC St. Helena, NC St. James, NC Sunset Beach, NC Supply, NC Surf City, NC Topsail Beach, NC Union, NC Varnamtown, NC Wallace, NC Watha, NC Whiteville, NC Willard, NC Wilmington, NC Winnabow, NC Wrightsboro, NC Wrightsville Beach, NC

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.