Jeff Lesley
Century 21 Vanguard

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

Highlights *
194 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

Donna Edwards
Leland, NC
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Robert Ashley
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Beth Morgan
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley came to our very first meeting prepared to discuss all aspects of the property we are buying and the house we are selling. He had obviously done substantial research of the relevant neighborhoods and was able to discuss the pros and cons of all of them. His experience was obvious, as was his commitment to get the best possible result for us. His response to our initial call was immediate, and he was prepared to meet with us very quickly after the first contact. He has remained in constant contact with us and has made it clear that he is available to us at any time. Dependability is a key trait in our view, and Jeff has not disappointed us. He is always responsive and quick to get an answer he doesn't already know, which has been rare. We recommend him highly.

Marley Wolfe
Greenville, SC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley and his staff are very patient and helpful and very kind people . They are very thorough and dependable and respond very quickly to questions and tasks that need to be done.

Cynthia Vaughan
Wilmington, NC
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Jeff and his team worked hard for me. They were always honest, professional, understanding and patient with me when I had questions. All around fabulous! Recommended to a neighbor who I expect will also have a good experience.

Brad Beissner
Wilmington, NC
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Kilon Wilson
Carolina Beach, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I have worked on various real estate transactions with Jeff over the years and have found him to be knowledgeable and helpful. I have referred several clients to Jeff in the past and I would not hesitate to refer him to others in the future.

Chase Elam
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Toni
Wilmington, NC
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Leslie is the best realistate agent we have ever worked with.
He knows the market well and uses that knowledge to make
Transactions successful. Weather you are buying or selling
Jeff is the best for the job!

Grant Hoffman
Carolina Beach, NC
Rated 0 out of 5 stars.
Rated 0 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Mike Santilli
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect every time.

John Santilli
Wilmington, NC
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

We have had a great experience purchasing a home with Jeff Lesley. He takes the time to go over and answer all our questions and is very patient and available whenever we need some advice. His attention to detail and promptness with our transaction made the buying experience seamless. I would highly recommend Jeff when looking to purchase or sell a home.

Nellie McGrath
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff is by far the best Realtor I have ever worked with. He also has a fantastic team and Jeff should seriously consider writing SOPs for selling homes. His techniques are so impressive that his entire industry could learn from him.

I am flabbergasted by what he was able to accomplish during a national crisis (pandemic) so he must have super powers during normal times

R. Gusler
Wanchese, NC
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Good job. No drama.

Curtis
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I cannot recommend Jeff and Emily enough. They are very knowledgeable about the area and he home buying process and I thank them for finding us a home so quickly.

Samuel Spahr
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Ron and Cynthia
Wilmington, NC
Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Chase Elam
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Larry Webber
Wilmington, NC
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Enjoyed working with him.

He was the best. Will use him when or if we sell our home

Paul Little
Carolina Beach, NC
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Kristen Stovall
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

A friend and family member previously recommended Jeff to me a few years ago when I sold my house back in 2017. Jeff and his entire team were WONDERFUL to work with during that process, so when I decided to buy another house this year, I was happy to work with them again. It was another great experience for me.

Everyone I worked with at Century 21 was excellent as well, specifically Emily DeLuke. She helped me stay organized and sane throughout the entire process. ;o) Also, Amanda Callaghan with Guaranteed Rate was wonderful to work with as well. I worked with both of them on my previous house sell with Jeff, so it was really nice to work with them again on my recent house purchase in 2020. They all helped alleviate the stress that comes with such a big decision, so I am very pleased again and will highly recommend Jeff and his team to others. I honestly cannot sing everyone's praises enough!

Chase Elam
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Great job

Chase Elam
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Got it done and did what it took

Joan Papa
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

This was a complicated, long, drawn out purchase with a number of twists and turns and four sellers. I doubt we would now own this beach house without his persistent and professional help.

Rich and Jackie
Wilmington, NC
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 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

  • 71 sales past 3 years
  • 83 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.