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

Stephen Bennett
Wilmington, NC - Apr 14, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

One of the main reasons I wanted to work with Jeff is because of how well he deals with people. He does an excellent job of diffusing stressful situations and making people feel at ease. From the very beginning, Jeff listened to our needs and concerns and found us the perfect house.

Jackie Hewett
Wilmington, NC - Apr 5, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I used Jeff to not only sell my condo but to purchase a new home. He has a great personality, very honest and patient, and will find the home that meets your needs no matter how long it takes. He made the process an exciting and easy one. Definitely blessed to have had him as my agent during this process and would use him again or recommend him to anyone needing an agent.

Laura Wright
Raleigh, NC - Apr 1, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff's knowledge of the market in Carolina Beach was very helpful to me when I was trying to make a decision on the location where I wanted to buy...he was patient and worked with me for over a year as I was looking for a very specific location on the island... And we found it and I love it. I would definitely use Jeff again and would recommend him to anyone shopping for property at Carolina Beach.

J Plowman
Winnabow, NC - Mar 29, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

My husband and I were relocating from NJ with a tight timeline. Jeff and his team were understanding of our situation and very attentive. This was my first time buying a home and it was a great experience. I highly recommend Jeff and would use him and his team again but I doubt we will ever move we love the house. Jeff and Kristin recommended local people they trusted for the work we wanted to do on the house and we were equally pleased with them as well. Thank you Jeff!!!

Brad Beissner
Wilmington, NC - Mar 17, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff knew we would only be in town for a few days to house search and provided excellent service while we were here. He provided great advice through the negotiation phase and we ended up with the exact house we wanted.

Bob Rogers
Palm Springs, NC - Mar 16, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff and staff provided help and timely support thru out the entire process
Of getting the house on the market thru closing. I could not have done any better.

Thanks to all

William Sowers
Wilmington, NC - Mar 5, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

From our first meeting, Jeff impressed me with his professionalism and his get the job done attitude. He was very polite and considerate in dealing with my wife. She was also impressed with his get the job done attitude. Jeff presented his plan to us which seemed like a good one and he executed it in a very professional meaner As I mentioned earlier, The ladies that worked with Jeff were outstanding. If i had another house to sell I would certainly ask Jeff to be my agent.

Steve and Delores
Wilmington, NC - Mar 4, 2016
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Robin Cunningham
Hampstead, NC - Mar 3, 2016
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Century 21 and Jeff Lesley were very helpful in getting our home sold. I would strongly recommend them or any Century 21 location to friends and relatives.

S Taylor
Raleigh, NC - Feb 29, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff is a miracle worker!

Eric McDonald
Wilmington, NC - Feb 29, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley was a pleasure to work with. I moved from Hickory NC to the Wilmington area and knew no one. My agent back in Hickory referred me to Jeff after doing some research on agents in the area that she thought would be good for me. She wasn't wrong! Jeff and his team was excellent throughout the whole process. If Jeff wasnt available, which was hardly ever the case, his assistant Kristin was and she was also very knowledgeable. If you are moving to the Wilmington area and you need a realtor I highly recommend Jeff Lesley and his team. Also, if you need a quality lender Amanda Green was awesome at Alpha Mortgage. With Jeff as your realtor and Amanda at Alpha working for you it doesn't get any easier or better!

Side note: We looked at 16 homes in 2 days and closed in less then 30 days. That's how efficient they are !!

Jeff Lesley
Wilmington, NC - Feb 28, 2016
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Jeff was absolutely what I needed. After many stressful events, I needed someone to take charge and was definitely the man for the job. He handled everything with poise and professionalism. Always prompt and prepared, Jeff knew how to read the people involved. Would have him as my Realtor anywhere, anytime.

Ed Kaminski
Wilmington, NC - Feb 27, 2016
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Jeff is hardworking and knowledgeable about the area and the market. We will use Jeff in the future and recommend him to others.

Terry Biehl
Wilmington, NC - Feb 26, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

S. Mendenhall
Rocky Point, NC - Feb 26, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff listen to what i was looking for with much attention to the details. I would use his services again without hesitation.

Kevin and Ashley
Wilmington, NC - Feb 26, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Martin Gallan
Wilmington, NC - Feb 26, 2016
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

I have dealt over the years with many sales agents and found most all of them lacking in areas that prevented me from ever feeling any loyalty to any of them. This probably includes five or six different realtors and millions of dollars of property that I have bought and sold but Jeff is the first person to live up to professionally coming in and doing the job you would hope for. Not a bunch of grand-standing or talk, just quietly , professionally getting the job done whenever possible.

Was able to not grab at the first offer knowing it could tie up the property in an unqualified buyer. He also played two buyers nicely against each other. When a horrendous property inspection came in he was able to negotiate the repair costs to half of what they wanted.

Always , promptly gets back with me on any issue. I recommend Jeff Lesley anytime the subject of real estate comes up.

Kilon Wilson
Carolina Beach, NC - Feb 26, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff is a very knowledgeable agent and is a pleasure to work with. He has aided me in over ten transactions and has not disappointed.

In addition, Gaby and Kristen are a pleasure to work with.

Brant Ray
Kure Beach, NC - Feb 21, 2016
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Paulla Dixon
Wilmington, NC - Feb 19, 2016
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Kelly Sherman
Wilmington, NC - Dec 23, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We contacted Jeff Lesley originally when we saw a yard sign for a neighborhood that we were interested in. We had talked with several brokers and agents that didn't seem to connect with us or have the knowledge that Jeff had about the industry and the area. Jeff was super helpful from beginning to end in both the sale of our house and the purchase of another. I would highly recommend him and his team in the future.

Jeff was extremely professional every step of the way - his support team was also superb in terms of the services and follow up they provided, Kristin Kirk especially!

Jeff really took the time to ask us what we were looking for and question some of our comments and wants - ultimately leading us to the house that we purchased! He also helped us understand what we needed to do to facilitate the previous sale of our house, really sharing his knowledge of the market and the contract process. I'm not sure another agent would have been so successful on either end!

Amanda Shrestha
Wilmington, NC - Jun 16, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley is amazing at his job. We were so impressed with his in depth knowledge of the market, not just in one area of town but all of Wilmington. Also love how he keeps his iPad mini with all the time so he doesn't miss any details.

I can't express how patient he was with us as we seriously considered at least three houses over more than a year. I'm sure that we were annoying, yet he was always extremely patient and understanding with us. Also love how approachable and laid back he is. I think that's why he seems to have good business relationships with everyone around town.

Tammy Skinner
Wilmington, NC - Jun 12, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Katie and Michael
Leland, NC - May 11, 2015
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

David K.
Carolina Beach, NC - May 9, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I was from out of town and everything was handeled remotely. Jeff explained the process at the very beginning and it played out exactly like he said. Can't ask for more than that. The house I ended up purchasing turned out to be better than the one I initially inquired about. Also the mortgage and insurance people Jeff connected me were also excellent.

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.