For buyers
Find the right home in Eastern North Carolina — with a hometown team beside you.
A local REALTOR® who knows these neighborhoods, watches these prices, and tours with you like the move matters.
How buying works
Four steps, and a hometown team on every one.
Work with local agents across Wayne, Lenoir, Greene, and surrounding Eastern North Carolina communities. No jargon, no pressure — a clear path from first conversation to the keys.
Get pre-approved
Knowing your price range before touring makes the search more focused. We can share contact information for local loan officers so you can compare options and choose what fits.
Tour with a hometown guide
Your agent knows these streets — we show you homes that actually fit your life, not just your filters.
Make a smart offer
We price the market honestly and negotiate hard so you win the home without overpaying.
Get the keys
We manage inspections, appraisal, and closing — and we're still here long after move-in day.
Financing & pre-approval
Shop with confidence, not a calculator full of question marks.
Knowing your price range before touring can make the search more focused. If you need a lender, we can share contact information for local loan officers so you can compare options. You are free to choose any lender and loan that fits your situation.
- A clear, honest budget before you start touring
- Loan officers familiar with the Eastern North Carolina market
- Down-payment and first-time-buyer programs explained simply
A word from our team
“Putting purpose behind the purchase.”
A former coach and educator, Bennett works with buyers, relocations, military and veteran households, sellers, and land clients.
Find a home
Two simple ways to start looking
Open the available agent listing pages, or search the wider market and send us the address you want to discuss.
Our listings
Open the published FlexMLS pages
Each link opens an MLS-hosted agent page. Choose Show All for the current results on that profile.
Homes for sale
Search available homes
Set the location, price, and bedroom filters, then send us any address you want to discuss.
Military relocation
Orders to Seymour Johnson? You're moving to our hometown.
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is right here in Goldsboro — home of the 4th Fighter Wing and the 916th Air Refueling Wing. A PCS runs on orders and dates, and a VA loan runs on its own rules. We can't change either one — but we can make the house side of the move straightforward.
- Seymour Johnson AFB is right here in Goldsboro — home of the 4th Fighter Wing and the 916th Air Refueling Wing
- Goldsboro, Pikeville, Mount Olive, and La Grange are all an everyday commute to base
- VA-eligible buyers can often purchase with no down payment and no private mortgage insurance
- Open the firm's published FlexMLS source pages or the Residential and Commercial MLS search, then we'll walk you through options from wherever you're stationed now
PCS & VA loan questions
How close is Seymour Johnson AFB, really?
Seymour Johnson AFB is in Goldsboro. Commute time varies by address and traffic, so bring us the places you're considering and we'll help you compare the routes.
What does a VA loan actually do for me?
For eligible service members, veterans, and surviving spouses, a VA-backed home loan can mean no down payment and no private mortgage insurance. Eligibility comes from the VA and the loan itself from a lender — so we can connect you with local loan officers to compare options and find the right loan for your move.
Can we start looking before PCS orders are final?
Yes. Browse the current results on the firm's published FlexMLS source pages and the Residential and Commercial MLS search from wherever you're stationed now. When your dates firm up, reach the office and we'll build the search around them.
Why buy with us
Local context for a major decision.
Here is what that looks like when you are house-hunting with Wilkins & Lancaster.
Goldsboro home base
Our office is in Goldsboro, and the team serves Wayne, Lenoir, Greene, and surrounding Eastern North Carolina communities.
Integrity & passion
Straight answers, honest pricing, and a team that genuinely cares how your move turns out.
A whole team behind you
Our local REALTORS® bring more experience to draw on, with one clear agent guiding your move.
Buyer questions
The things buyers ask us first.
Don't see yours here? Send a note — a real, local person will get back to you.
Ask us anythingWhat areas do you serve?
We're based in Goldsboro and work across Wayne, Lenoir, Greene, and surrounding Eastern North Carolina communities — including Kinston, Pikeville, Mount Olive, La Grange, Snow Hill, Dudley, and nearby Eastern North Carolina towns. Ask us if you're unsure; if it's a normal showing drive from our office, we can usually help.
Can I search homes for sale here, or only your listings?
Both. Our Listings links to the two agent listing pages we have verified; it is not a complete brokerage catalog. Homes for Sale opens a separate, wider-market search. Bring us any address, ours or another brokerage's, and we can show it and explain how buyer representation works.
Does it cost me anything to talk with you about another brokerage's listing?
The initial conversation is free and carries no obligation. Buyer-agent compensation is negotiable and belongs in a written buyer-agency agreement; a seller or listing firm may offer compensation or a concession, but a buyer can be responsible for any amount not covered. We explain the terms before you sign or tour under an agreement.
Who are the REALTORS® at Wilkins & Lancaster Realty?
Wilkins & Lancaster Realty is based in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The 8 published agent profiles are Bennett Johnson, Jesse Lancaster, Jenn Perkins, Claiborne Smith, Riley Wilkins, John Wooten, Matt Young, and Sherry Young. Riley serves as Broker-in-Charge; Riley and Jesse opened the independent brokerage in 2023. The team serves Wayne, Lenoir, Greene, and surrounding Eastern North Carolina communities; individual agents' service areas vary.
How do I reach a real person?
Call Riley or Jesse directly, email the brokerage from the Contact page, or reach out to any agent from their profile page. Each agent lists their direct phone number on their page.
I'm not ready to buy or sell yet. Can I still reach out?
Absolutely. Most of our clients talk to us months before they make a move. We're happy to help you plan ahead.
Let's find the one
Ready to tour the home that feels right?
Tell us what you're looking for — town, budget, must-haves — and we'll line up showings that actually fit your life. No pressure, just a hometown team ready to help.