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

Charlotte Sessoms
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We never actually met and yet Jeff handled our sale with enthusiasm, professionalism and efficiency. I felt very confident that he handled the sale as if I was standing right there (I was actually across the country). I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone selling in the Wilmington area.

Vince Sanudo
Leland, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Roxane Dalla
Leland, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley was with me every step of the way with the purchase of my first home. He did an excellent job of working around my crazy schedule for house viewing. Jeff was always very friendly and always had the answers to my questions. He is definitely good and what he does, which means he loves what he does. And that means a lot. He gets just as excited about you getting your house as you do.
I loved working with him.

Brian and Krista
Leland, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

My realtor selection was very random, I inquired about a property that Jeff listed and started working with him from that point on. Very Happy we got to work with jeff, he's a great realtor.

I also dealt with jeffs associates Gabby and kristen and they were both very helpful and pleasent to work with.

Great low stress experience , i would definately recommend Jeff and century 21 to anyone.

Bobbie Shelingoski
Wilmington, NC
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Jennifer Horrell

I would recommend Jeff Lesley to everyone! We chose him because he sold a home for us in 2013 when no one else could and got us a cash offer in just a few weeks. In 2021 we sold another house with Jeff and he got us top dollar and helped us in our search for another home which we love and worked for us to get everything we needed in purchase. He and his team are full service realty company- they are thorough, always accessible and so so helpful and work out ahead for you on both buying and selling! I will use them again & again!

Cynthia Deluca

I’ve bought and sold 15 houses and Jeff was by far one of the most professional agents I’ve ever used. This is not a hobby or 2nd career for Jeff. It’s a business and I appreciate that in a business transaction. So often agents are reluctant to give it to you straight but Jeff does in a professional and courteous way. Basically you’re paying him for his advice. Take it.

Nick Beccarino

As a custom builder we needed a professional to advertise and get our projects out to the right people. Jeff and his team were absolutely amazing finding clients and pushing our projects through the market. We could not be happier with his staff and Jeff himself. Nick-Shelter Rock Builders.

Larry Knoerl

I have nothing but praise for Jeff Lesley and his team. I have worked with them on two occasions, both buying and selling a home. I have found Jeff and his team to be outstanding in their knowledge and professionalism each time. I first worked with Jeff back in 2019 after he was recommended to me by a friend. Jeff and I discussed what type of home that I was looking to purchase. After touring several houses over a week or two, a new one became available. We immediately toured the house and I submitted a successful offer that evening. I love the home and I couldn't be happier with it. One year later, I needed to sell another house that I owned. Without question, I turned to Jeff and his team to get this done. Within a short period of time, he sold that house and got me a good price for it. I never doubted for a second that he would. I would never even consider using any other realtor than Jeff in the future. He is simply the best in the real estate business.

Jay Vinsal

Great experience with Jeff and his team - signed, listed, sold!

Michael Steck

We have partnered with Jeff multiple times over the past 5 years and he's always gotten top dollar for our properties through analysis/ negotiations. If you are looking for a realtor that knows the current markets and trends Jeff is your realtor. 4 deals completed and we've come out ahead everytime whether buying or selling. Jeff takes his time to understand the markets and does a comprehensive analysis of your home whether buying or selling. I plan to partner with Jeff in the future.

Michael Rush

I contacted Jeff to sell my condo at Kure Beach. Jeff strategically priced the property to receive multipe offers in just a few days selling for more than $20,000 over the listing price. When processing the contract Jeff and his team walked me through the entire process. Jeff and his team were very detailed and always available with any questions I had. Jeff returned phone calls and texts quickly. I live out of state and Jeff and his team set up everything for me from listing to contract to settlement. I would highly recommend Jeff Lesley and his team to anyone looking to sell or purchase a property. A true professional with proven results.

Laurie Lindsay

Jeff was a great agent for us. He and his team were always readily available whenever we needed to talk, and quick to follow up with interested buyers. We sold our house during a time when the market was very slow and inventory was high. We previously had our house listed with another agent with no success, and were prepared to take it off the market to rent. We decided to go with Jeff and if we didn’t sell within 90 days we would move to rent. He sold it in less than 90 days and got us a good deal we were very happy with. We always recommend Jeff to anyone looking for an agent. He is professional and knowledgeable, and has a very dedicated and dependable staff.

Charles Medlin

Jeff is hands down the best realtor I have ever worked with. We moved to Wilmington from Charlotte and him and his team did so much work before our multiple visits for showings that it made the process incredibly easy and we are truly living in our dream home now. In short, I would never let any friend or family member use anyone else but Jeff Lesley.

Merla Jansen

In 2012 my husband and I bought a house and Jeff Lesley was our realtor. We searched for months before buying and Jeff always did his homework in telling us the pros and cons of each house. He took an invested interest in our well being when purchasing the right house for us. Jeff also help sell our house 10 years later. I couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. He always did what he said he was going to do. He made both buying and selling our first house an easy process. I highly recommend him if you are looking to buy or sell. You won't go wrong.

Sarah Thompson

Jeff Lesley is the "go to" guy to sell your home. Our house had some issues, Jeff gave us referrals to get it sales ready. He was with us all the way. Were we to list another house we would certainly list it with Jeff.

Keith Logsdon

Jeff Lesley and his associates helped us with anything we needed. His real estate knowledge is a great asset in completing your mission to find the right home. I would not hesitate to use him again for my real estate needs.

Terry Biehl

When I met Jeff I was new to the area. I found a piece of land to purchase and Jeff helped me get through that process. He told me the price was great, the area it was in was safe and he came to the closing with me. Jeff passed all updates to me accordingly. Smooth closing! I found a contractor to build my new home. It was very trying at times but I was in contact with the contractor to make sure things were on schedule. The house took a little longer to build but that was why I stayed involved during the entire process. Jeff did contact me a few times and asked if there was anything I needed him to help me with. Again, Jeff came to the closing with me and I very much appreciated his assistance. I would recommend Jeff Lesley as a realtor to anyone.

Brian Dousharm

A good friend recommended Jeff to my wife & I. Jeff is very professional and very passionate about real estate. Jeff and his team (Ashli, Brenna and Hannah) made all our real estate transactions whether for our house or our property run smoothly. There are so many things that Jeff did for us, Before we sold our house he gave suggestions from pricing to paint schemes. Jeff’s suggestions were spot on - house was sold in less than a week. Five years later (2022-2023) we wanted to sell some property - who did we call JEFF of course! We told him a certain price. He researched the area and gave us some suggestions. The property was sold within a month. We would recommend Jeff Lesley to anyone wanting to sell a house or property.

John Daniels

Jeff Lesley is amazing. Our daughter in law had a great experience with him and referred us to him. We looked at many, many homes with Jeff. He is so patient. Never pushes you. He was upfront about the homes we saw. If he saw a problem or issue with a home, he drew it to our attention. Disappointed we were flying out of town the next morning. Surprisingly, at the end of the day, we found a home in which we were interested. It had literally just popped up on the listings. We called Jeff after hours. Knowing we would be on a plane the next day, he stopped what he was doing and was able to get a viewing of the home that night. We saw the home at 8pm that evening. Immediately Jeff put a bid in for us. By 10:30 that evening our bid was accepted. Thanks to Jeff communicating back and forth with the other realtor that night. If he had not acted so quickly, we would not have our home. We are so happy with our home. Jeff does not waste time - thank you, Jeff!

Nicholas and Julie H.

Over the course of my 3.5 decade career, I've had the opportunity to work with a vast number of RE Agents and Brokers, most of whom I would not bother sharing my recommendations for. However, this is not the case for Jeff and his amazing team. When I was presented with a life changing opportunity to relocate from Hawaii to North Carolina, it was with the provision to do so in the record breaking time frame of 6 weeks. Not only did Jeff and his team find, negotiate, and help us find an incredible home here in Wilmington, he researched, found and introduced us to an equally amazing RE Agent in Hawaii. Jeff miraculously was able to navigate a market we knew nothing about, including finding and coordinating all of the inspections and paperwork while we were busy packing, fixing, and selling a home nearly 5,000 miles away. It is with great sincerity and deep honor that I offer my personal and professional recommendation for Jeff Lesley and his amazing Team, to ANYONE looking to buy or sell.

Kim Labow

We have worked with Jeff to both buy and sell properties in the Wilmington area - both homes and land. Jeff takes the time to get to know his clients, which is imperative when working with large investments like your current or future home. As relos, Jeff's knowledge of the area was super helpful to get us acquainted with the different areas within the Wilmington and beach areas. We expect to live here permanently, and will continue to work with Jeff on our real estate needs. (And we've already referred a few family members who are also planning on making Wilmington their new home.)

Melissa C.

When we wanted to sell our two condos, we looked around and felt we couldn’t find anyone who could do anything better than we could do ourselves. So, we listed independently. Then, through various inquiries of our property, we met at least 50 agents in and out of the area, but we just didn’t meet anyone who cared or even understood about the sale complications we had on our property. Enter, Jeff Lesley. The minute we met Jeff, we loved his confidence, his attitude, his quick thinking, and his intelligence and knowledge. Jeff was the only realtor we had met that had a clear understanding of the specific and uncommon needs we had. We decided to list with him the same day. Jeff was also so genuine and pleasant. Honestly, I wish Jeff practiced in all states, because I dread buying anything without him now that we’ve left NC. We would absolutely use him again and recommend him to anyone, because having someone like Jeff on your side during a property sale/purchase is like finding GOLD!

Leslie Santilli

Jeff is extremely knowledgeable about the market and very professional. My purchase and closing was completed in a smooth and timely manner. I would highly recommend Jeff as your realtor and will use him again if I need or decide to purchase property in the future.

Sue and Ron Evans

We have bought and sold more than 20 properties in and outside NC and Jeff's representation is the best we've experienced on either side of a real estate transaction, both as a listing agent and buyer representation. While deciding who to list with we interviewed highly rated brokers from all the agencies in Wilmington. Jeff was the most professional, knowledgeable, and prepared agent. He and his team did an excellent job of marketing our home and the house sold in a matter of days setting a sales record for that point in time. He was straightforward and provided honest input acting in our best interest. When it came time to buy, Jeff never failed to show any house we were interested in and always accommodated our requests for additional information on potential properties with a willing and positive attitude.

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.