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

Joan Papa
Wilmington, NC - Feb 6, 2020
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 - Jan 19, 2020
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Jeremy and Kara
Leland, NC - Jan 1, 2020
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

We appreciate you getting our home sold and for more than what we thought. Excellent work and very knowledgeable in the field.

Harold Morrison
Wilmington, NC - Dec 30, 2019
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

A top rated realtor. Many positive reviews.

None better. Detail oriented and follow-thru to the final closing.

Very satisfied. We were searching the low-end of the market and it was extremely difficult to find a clean and well kept unit. Jeff worked with us for many months to meet our needs and price range.

Very personable and knows the market. His team support is outstanding and timely.

Tom H.
Wilmington, NC - Dec 28, 2019
Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars.

When I called to talk with him about another property he sounded very intelligent and also knowledgeable about the area real estate market.

Very sharp and helpful group. He is good at hiring. Since I lived in another state, Jeff took the time and initiative,as did his staff members, to help with the house that I was unable to. This made a huge difference and meant a lot to me.

He is a well-educated, energetic and talented young man. This is why I chose him.

Robert Ashley
Wilmington, NC - Dec 27, 2019
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

James Griffin
Wilmington, NC - Dec 26, 2019
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Christine Palacios
Wilmington, NC - Dec 26, 2019
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Jeff and team were amazing in that they helped me find all the contractors to do tasks needed to ready the house for sale. I was so impressed.

Jeff was so professional. It was a great experience working with him.

Jeff’s whole team is wonderful and always available when you need them.

James Gross
Wilmington, NC - Dec 26, 2019
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Jeff is very professional and knows the real estate business

Stephen Smith
Wilmington, NC - Dec 25, 2019
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Excellent agent.

Francisco J.
Wilmington, NC - Dec 25, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Very happy with the service from Jeff and Emily as they were efficient, professional and excellent at communicating with me on every aspect of the process. I can highly recommend Jeff Lesley and Emily. They were always helpful, if I had any questions they got back to me with answers quickly. If you want to buy your house speak to them.

David and Jayne
Carolina Beach, NC - Dec 23, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We have used Jeff twice to sell a property. Both times resulted in a successful sale and an excellent experience! Jeff is very professional, knowledgeable, result oriented, does what he promises and gets the job done! We would use Jeff again and have recommend him to others.

Deb Duckett
Wilmington, NC - Dec 17, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley was professional and very knowledgeable about the area and knew what I was interested in. I will definitely recommend Jeff to folks that are selling /buying. Great experience overall!

Quinn Marlow
Wilmington, NC - Dec 5, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Quinn Marlow
Wilmington, NC - Dec 5, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Bruce Locklear
Wilmington, NC - Dec 5, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Quinn Marlow
Wilmington, NC - Dec 5, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Bruce Locklear
Wilmington, NC - Dec 5, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Quinn Marlow
Wilmington, NC - Dec 5, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Bruce Locklear
Wilmington, NC - Dec 5, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Debbie Tuggle
Browns Summit, NC - Nov 22, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley's track record of success initially caught my attention when seeking a realtor, but that was soon surpassed by his personal engagement and professionalism as well as his in-depth knowledge of the market in Carolina Beach. He and his team were the ultimate professionals, always available to answer any questions/concerns. He stayed on top of every single showing and provided us feedback from potential buyers within a couple hours of each visit. When negotiating an offer, he truthfully advised us and followed through on every aspect of the sale through closing. Outstanding! If I had other property in the area, I would not trust the marketing and sale of it to anyone but Jeff.

Jeff Lesley is the absolute best realtor we have ever dealt with and would strongly recommend him to all our friends and neighbors seeking professional, trustworthy and honest results.

Rick Trotta
Wilmington, NC - Nov 21, 2019
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Jeff works well for the sale and keeps the process from self destructing . He is intelligent and knows how to bring a deal to closure.

Todd & Donna
Rocky Point, NC - Nov 20, 2019
Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Michael Steck
Wilmington, NC - Nov 20, 2019
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Always professional and knowledgeable

Look forward to working with him in the future.

Anthony and Paola
Carolina Beach, NC - Nov 20, 2019
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.5 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.