Jeff Lesley
Century 21 Vanguard

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

Highlights *
188 recent sales
$12K - $3.5M
CRE®, CRS
92 days on market
14 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

Jennifer Sullivan
Wilmington, NC - Jul 25, 2017
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Jennifer & Brian
Pittsburgh, PA - Jul 22, 2017
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

After using Jeff Lesley as our buyers agent in 2014 we knew we could count on him again as our sellers agent in 2017. As we unexpectedly had to sell our home after a short period of owning it Jeff made the process easy and helped to alleviate a very stressful situation.

Jeff Lesley is a very knowledgeable realtor and he did an excellent job of incorporating the team at Century 21 Sweyer & Associates to ensure that all of our questions were answered in a timely and professional manner.

Jeff and Amanda
Leland, NC - Jul 19, 2017
Rated 2.4 out of 5 stars.
Rated 2.4 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

John P
Wilmington, NC - Jul 19, 2017
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Jeff and his team were very helpful in the sale of my condo, which had been on the market a long time. He was professional and kept me informed every step of the process. I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Phil and Robin
Leland, NC - Jul 19, 2017
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

John Resendes
Raleigh, NC - Jun 20, 2017
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I would consider myself an analytical customer. I had many questions throughout the entire purchase process and appreciate detailed and thorough responses. Jeff worked with us for about a year and a half as we searched for a home, and he delivered head and shoulders above our expectations. He was extremely prompt and responsive throughout the entire process and negotiated an incredible deal for us on the purchase price. Jeff Lesley has significant knowledge of the area and I trust his information to be very accurate. It was as if he was ahead of the process at every step, anticipating our next move, and providing sound advice looking ahead. I would give Jeff a 10/10 and would highly recommend him. I will only use Jeff Lesley as my agent moving forward in this area. He did THAT great of a job and look forward to working with him again.

Melissa
Wilmington, NC - May 13, 2017
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

As first time home buyers the process was daunting. From our first conversation with Jeff, his knowledge, honesty, and recommendations eased our fears. Jeff and his team were readily available for showings and prompt in any questions we had along the way. From negations to correspondence between the lenders,lawyers, etc. they were there every step of the way. Our experience was excellent and exciting. We highly recommend Jeff and his team.

Erin Dardick
Wilmington, NC - Apr 1, 2017
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Terry Paterek
Leland, NC - Feb 3, 2017
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

David Meehling
Wilmington, NC - Jan 7, 2017
Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

John
Carolina Beach, NC - Nov 7, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We heard about Jeff thru a friend who was very happy with their home purchase.

Jeff was very patient with us helping us find our rental house and was always accessible and responsive.

We are extremely happy with the outcome. We are working with Jeff on another rental house.

Gordon McInnis
Carolina Beach, NC - Oct 28, 2016
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Connie and Joe
Wilmington, NC - Oct 24, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

There are two people from whom the absolute truth is required. One is your attorney and the other is your realtor. We hired Jeff Lesley because he was completely truthful with my son when he took my son's listing and our choice was validated when we got real world numbers for our listing also. Jeff is a professional and century21backs him with the professional resources to get the job done as smoothly as possible. Highly recommended.

Faye Sattin
Wrightsville Beach, NC - Oct 14, 2016
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

I would definitely recommend Jeff Lesley. His presentation and visual exposure
was better than any others I have ever seen.

David Jackson
Wilmington, NC - Oct 11, 2016
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Once I decided it was time to buy my first house I was extremely nervous about the process. I had heard horror storise from friends about the agents they used and how pushy they were. Jeff was awesome to deal with throughout the entire purchasing process. I would highly recommend Jeff to anone buying a house, whether it is their first housemester orfifth, Jeff will make sure he keeps the his client's best interest in mind.

John and Janet
Carolina Beach, NC - Sep 12, 2016
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Doris Long
Leland, NC - Sep 10, 2016
Rated 0.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 0.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Jim Breece
Wilmington, NC - Aug 18, 2016
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

David Mandeville
Carolina Beach, NC - Aug 14, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley went way beyond what I expected of him. There was a lot of overhead associated with the sale of this property. Jeff had to coordinate with 3 people that are not in NC. Jeff was easy to get a hold of, responded quickly, gave very comprehensive answers I could understand, and had a really good plan right from the get go. Complex situations were not a problem for him.

Susan Kreamer
Wilmington, NC - Aug 10, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley was invaluable insofar as his knowledge of the area and rules of Landfall. He was always punctual and courteous. He knows real Southern hospitality. A very honest and truthful individual. Would recommend Jeff Lesley to all friends and family members.

David Meehling
Wilmington, NC - Jun 29, 2016
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

jeff is a great guy that has a great team helping him,

all the girls are great,jeff should add them to his billboard at the beach-had a lot of talks through all three of my sales thank all of you for your hard work.

JMB
Oak Park, IL - Jun 17, 2016
Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley clearly knew vagaries of the greater Wilmington area real estate market, in general, and our condo complex, in particular. Jeff laid out a clear marketing plan and expected timeline which he fulfilled nearly to perfection. Jeff understood our bottom line expectations and met them as promised. He and his staff were very professional and responsive.

Gordon McInnis
Carolina Beach, NC - Jun 13, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Tommy Rogers
Carolina Beach, NC - Jun 8, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We met Jeff Lesley when he showed us a home we were interested in seeing. He was CLEARLY a very knowledgable and very competent realtor. He knew the market, and what to consider for the various ages and locations of homes throughout the area. He also had a good personality that made talking with him easy. He understood our thoughts, and was open to offering his informed opinions. It's not every day we meet people who make such a point to excel at their work the way Jeff does.

Garland Coble
Wilmington, NC - Jun 8, 2016
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

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

  • 70 sales past 3 years
  • 89 days on market
  • $340K median price

Leland

  • 22 sales past 3 years
  • 88 days on market
  • $336K 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.