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
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

Kristin Spence
Anderson, SC
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Would definitely use Jeff again. He made the property move.

Deana Mode
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

John Daniels
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

My husband and I are firmly convinced that if Jeff Lesley was not our real estate agent we would not be in our dream home today. He is dedicated to his work.

Katherine Prince
Southport, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff was awesome to work with! As a first time home buyer, i was pretty nervous and a little lost. Jeff made me feel much more comfortable with the process! His knowledge and helpfulness made everything go so smooth! Definitely highly recommended!!

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

No written review provided.

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

Thanks again great job!

Matthew & Alicia Mercer
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Hire Jeff & Emily for ALL of your Real Estate needs!

Nancy Rose
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff and his staff were professional polite understanding and I felt they had nothing but my best interest at heart. The were incredible to work with and always answered even the simplest questions

David Ellis
Carolina Beach, NC
Rated 1.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 1.8 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Carrie Leland
Leland, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

So happy with Jeff and Emily. They really go to work for you and make sure you are treated correctly.

Michael Steck
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Very knowledgeable and courteous. He has great attention for detail and knows how to negotiate. Definitely going to work with him in the future.

Bob Gage
Chevy Chase, MD
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

It was clear from our first contact that Jeff Lesley knew how to market/sell properties. For our project, I was looking for the agent/team who I had confidence could perform.

Jeff and his assistant Emily DeLuke have been totally involved in all aspects of what became two difficult sales/closings. I've spent an entire career negotiating real estate contracts and I'm pleased to say that Jeff's advice on handling the negotiations of two property sales was perfect. And once under contract, there were dozens of "loose ends" and Emily jumped all over them. Jeff would call me daily to report progress and review decisions, In so doing, he provided advice based on his experience, but also was respectful of my position as owner/seller.

Jeff/Emily's performance was well above what other agents would do to complete this sale - - and they never suggested that handling issues was burdensome. They were extremely proactive, professional and successful in getting the sales completed. I have engaged many agents during my career as a real estate professional and I've said repeatedly that Jeff's handling of this engagement was "tops". By virtue of his performance, Jeff has become my #1 advisor in the marketing and sale of real estate in the Leland, NC market. I am honored to have his attention and efforts.

Without reservation, I would recommend Jeff/Emily to others. Surprisingly, despite the breadth and depth of his listings and clients, he made me feel like his "only client".

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Matt Askew
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff and Emily were exceptional in all aspects of our home purchase. We feel lucky to have worked with them!

Larry Knoerl
Wilmington, NC
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Carl Biggs
Vienna, VA
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Working with Jeff was a very pleasant experience.

Jeff & Lynda
Burgaw, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley and his closing coordinator, Emily DeLuke, have been the most professional team I have ever encountered in any business dealing. Being as this was our very first home purchase, my husband and I weren’t sure what to expect. But, Jeff and Emily made the process easy and were happy to explain anything we were unsure of. Jeff kept our best interests in mind during the whole process and during any and all negotiations. We absolutely love our new home and, though it may be some time before we decide to move, we will definitely be using them again. We would recommend Jeff Lesley to anyone and everyone we know! Words can’t express how thankful we are for all of his help!

Sherry Ashley
Leland, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff is quick to respond to emails and texts. He is available 24/7. He is professional and I trust his insight. He has a calming demeanor when tense issues arise. I have sold a property with Jeff and recently purchased one with Jeff and would not consider using any other broker. Jeff shows passion for his profession and is a true advocate for his clients.

You should consider teaching the "Jeff Lesley Model" to all your brokers.

Josie Matthews
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I absolutely love this team. They sold my home in less than one week to put my mind at ease with my move. Emily and Jeff are so awesome!

Lauren Darden
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff and his staff made the process of selling my house a pleasant exoerience

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

I have done many real estate transactions with Jeff Lesley and his team, and like clockwork, each and every experience is flawless.

Marcie Green
Wilmington, NC
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Brad Bitner
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Doris Johnson
Wilmington, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Jeff Lesley is a great broker. He possesses the skills and knowledge needed to sell a home. Jeff is very professional and he is an excellent negotiator.

Greg and Laurie
Leland, NC
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Lawrence Hoffa
Hampstead, NC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

It was a pleasure working with Jeff, Emily and Josie. What a great TEAM, and highly recommend them when selling your
home.

Went very smooth, thanks to the Team.

A true professional and very knowledgeable.

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

  • 72 sales past 3 years
  • 89 days on market
  • $350K 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.