Jeff Lesley
Century 21 Vanguard

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

Highlights *
193 recent sales
$12K - $3.5M
92 days on market
CRE®, CRS
10+ years experience
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.

Ratings & Reviews
4.8

David W.
Wilmington, NC - Mar 16, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley and his team did a wonderful job accomedating my unique situation. I am grateful for his hard work and dedication to selling my property!

Lisa Linton
Ashland, VA - Feb 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley and his staff regularly exceeded our expectations. Their marketing skills were second to none. His proffessionalism impressed us!

Dave Young
Wilmington, NC - Jan 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Can't say enough good things about Jeff and his staff. They are an excellent team and a pleasure to work with. They are available to help with anything you need along the way. I strongly recommend them for all of your real estate needs

Dave Young
Wilmington, NC - Jan 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff is a professional at his job. He is thorough and keeps you updated regularly on all aspects Even more important to us was the way his staff did their job. Ashli was so helpful with whatever request we sent to her. She is a super part of Jeff's team. Thanks for all your help

James M. Gloss
Wilmington, NC - Dec 31, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Cove Neck Holdings
Wilmington, NC - Dec 24, 2024
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Libby Beccarino
Wilmington, NC - Dec 24, 2024
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Evan Abramowitz
Wilmington, NC - Dec 19, 2024
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Sylvia Weekley
Leland, NC - Dec 18, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Stephen Peterman
Wilmington, NC - Dec 18, 2024
Rated 4 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

William E. Lansberry
Supply, NC - Dec 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Bruce Locklear
Leland, NC - Dec 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Awesome team to work with, Very knowledgeable!

Bruce Locklear
Leland, NC - Dec 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Awesome Team to work with!

Charles
Leland, NC - Dec 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

For a first time home buyer, it was invaluable having someone so patient, knowledgeable, and accessible to help us through this daunting process. The whole process was alot smoother then my wife and I imagined, thanks to Jeff, and team.

Erica Raetchi
Wilmington, NC - Dec 17, 2024
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Mackensie G. De La Roca
Wilmington, NC - Dec 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Greg Jacobs
Wilmington, NC - Dec 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Worked with Jeff and team several times. Knows exactly what our needs are and they are met every time. Have established a great working relationship that has also turned into a friendship as well.

Kevin
Santa Barbara, NC - Dec 17, 2024
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Very knowledgeable about real estate and development. Professional, straight shooter.

Chris Kane
Wilmington, NC - Dec 13, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff is highly knowledgeable in all fields of his profession. Everything from location of home in relation to local points of interest, open homes that were within our budget, negotiations of price and contact information for trusted companies to work with. Everything that goes into the process of buying a home was made easier with Jeff.

Andrew M. Jackson
Wilmington, NC - Dec 11, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Chip Hubbard
Wilmington, NC - Dec 11, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We have worked on 3 other occasions , and Jeff is an outstanding professional .
I would not hesitate to recommend Jeff to anyone looking to buy or sell a property .
If we purchase another property he's our 1st call . Thanks for all you've done for us Jeff ..................

Ann
Hampstead, NC - Dec 11, 2024
Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Jeff represented my feedback well to the client and the client's realtor in order to broker a deal that was in my best interest.

A. Greenberg
Wilmington, NC - Dec 11, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We were relocating from Ohio and Jeff was amazing! He did a few virtual walk-throughs (at the houses with his phone...so much more helpful than the online virtual tour) and lined up several houses for us to tour on a short weekend trip. He provided excellent insight on the historical homes and area and even urged me to tour a house I had ruled out after a virtual tour. I bought that house. He continued to provide support after the sale as well, recommending local services upon my request. Really a fantastic human... I just can't say enough good things about Jeff and his team.

Danita Henderson
Wilmington, NC - Dec 11, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Lynda Bohbot
Palm City, FL - Dec 11, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Great experience with Jeff and his team. I live in Florida, the property was in NC and they handeld everything for me and made the process go very smoothly.

Professional Info

Brokerage

Century 21 Vanguard
220 Avondale Ave 103
Wilmington, NC 28403

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
NC 271524
14 years experience

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

  • 71 sales past 3 years
  • 89 days on market
  • $363K median price

Leland

  • 22 sales past 3 years
  • 118 days on market
  • $325K median price

Hampstead

  • 16 sales past 3 years
  • 82 days on market
  • $480K median price

* 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.