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Jeff Lesley

Century 21 Vanguard
4.8 (349 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 *
252
Recent sales
$12K-$3.5M
Price range
$392K
Median price
15
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Ratings & Reviews
4.8 (349)

Emily
Wilmington, NC - Apr 21, 2026

We had a wonderful experience working with Jeff. From the beginning his approach was thoughtful and well-planned. The marketing was outstanding with beautiful photography, great drone shots, and a listing description that truly captured our home. Jeff was strategic in how he positioned and marketed everything, set clear expectations, and kept us informed throughout the process. He was always responsive and brought a level of knowledge and confidence that made the experience feel smooth and extremely well-managed especially with my Type A personality! We went under contract within just a few days, received multiple offers, and sold for over asking, which we were so happy with. His assistants Ashli, Hannah, and Brenna were also fantastic to work with and made everything that much easier along the way. We would absolutely recommend Jeff to anyone looking to sell or buy!

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Kathleen LaRochelle
Oak Island, NC - Apr 1, 2026

He came prepared agreed with me about the price. Knew my dream, made it happen. He is congenial, I was very happy to work with him.

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Erica Raetchi
Wilmington, NC - Mar 21, 2026

Jeff is hands down the best. Look no further.

He is phenomenal at negotiating and it's clear he lives and breathes Real Estate. I trust any recommendation he gives us. We have used him for many years with several properties. I wouldn't consider anyone else.

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Jeanette Morales
Wilmington, NC - Mar 6, 2026

Jeff as always. Thank you and your team

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Danette Young
Wilmington, NC - Mar 3, 2026

Jeff are team are always a joy to work with.
Have used on several occasions and would not use anyone else.

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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

  • 103 sales past 3 years
  • 64 days on market
  • $375K median price

Leland

  • 30 sales past 3 years
  • 85 days on market
  • $350K median price

Carolina Beach

  • 13 sales past 3 years
  • 77 days on market
  • $518K median price

Service Areas (64 cities)

Aberdeen, 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 Masonboro, NC Murraysville, NC Myrtle Grove, 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.