For buyers
The right home is here. So is someone who knows these streets.
Buying across Wayne, Lenoir, and surrounding areasshouldn't feel like a guessing game. You get a hometown REALTOR® who's walked these neighborhoods, watched these prices, and will tour with you like your move matters — because to us, it does.
From first showing to front-door keys.
We're beside you the whole way.
How buying works
Four steps, and a hometown team on every one.
No jargon, no pressure — just a clear path from first conversation to the day you get the keys.
Get pre-approved
We connect you with trusted local lenders so you shop with confidence and a clear budget.
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.
Before you fall for a house, it helps to know your number. We connect you with trusted local lenders who answer the phone, explain your options in plain English, and get you a real pre-approval — so when the right home shows up, you can move on it fast.
- A clear, honest budget before you start touring
- Lenders who know the Wayne, Lenoir, and surrounding areas market
- Down-payment and first-time-buyer programs explained simply
A word from our team
“Putting purpose behind the purchase.”
Bennett Johnson and the whole team don't stop until you have the keys — even when financing gets complicated. Bang, bang.
Now on the market
Homes worth touring this week
A few of our listings across Wayne, Lenoir, and surrounding areas right now.
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
- Start with our featured listings or the Homes for Sale 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?
It's in Goldsboro — the base sits inside Wayne County and has been part of this town since 1942. Every community on this site is a normal commute from the gate.
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 the first step is the same as any purchase here: we connect you with a local lender.
Can we start looking before PCS orders are final?
Yes. Browse our listings and the Homes for Sale search from wherever you're stationed now, and when your dates firm up, reach the office — we'll build the search around them.
Why buy with us
A buyer's agent that acts like it lives next door.
Because it does. Here's what that looks like when you're house-hunting with us.
Hometown, not headquarters
We live where we sell. Goldsboro, Kinston, and every town between — these are our neighbors, schools, and ball fields.
Integrity & passion
Straight answers, honest pricing, and a team that genuinely cares how your move turns out.
A whole team behind you
8 local REALTORS® means someone is always available to open a door, answer a question, or save the day.
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, and surrounding areas — including Kinston, Pikeville, Mount Olive, La Grange, 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?
You can browse our team listings on this site, and search the full local market on Homes for Sale (Hive MLS). Whichever house you find, a Wilkins & Lancaster agent can show it to you and represent you on it — you never have to call the sign in the yard.
Does it cost me anything to have you show me another brokerage's listing?
No. When we represent you as a buyer, we walk you through showings, offers, inspection, and closing, and we'll go over exactly how buyer representation and compensation work before you sign anything.
Who are the REALTORS® at Wilkins & Lancaster Realty?
Wilkins & Lancaster Realty is an 8-agent brokerage in Goldsboro, North Carolina, founded by Riley Wilkins (Broker-in-Charge) and Jesse Lancaster. The rest of the team is Matt Young, John Wooten, Claiborne Smith, Bennett Johnson, Jenn Perkins, and Sherry Young. Every one of them lives and works in Wayne County.
How do I reach a real person?
Send a message from any page on this site — it lands with the team, not a call center. The office line reaches the brokerage (not one agent’s personal cell); individual agents list their own numbers on their pages.
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.