FreshNEST Homes
Meet Jennifer Young | Lead Broker
Jennifer Young is a top-producing Wilmington & Cape Fear region Realtor with 25+ years of experience, specializing in coastal homes, relocation, and strategic negotiations. Based in Wilmington, NC, Jennifer leads the FreshNEST Homes team at Nest Realty and brings a proven track record of results-driven service to buyers and sellers across Wilmington, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, Porter’s Neck, Ogden, Midtown, and the greater Cape Fear region.
Known for strategic pricing, expert negotiation, and high-impact digital marketing, Jennifer helps buyers, sellers, and relocating clients confidently navigate today’s competitive North Carolina real estate market. Whether you’re searching for homes for sale in Wilmington NC, selling your home, or relocating to coastal North Carolina, Jennifer delivers trusted guidance, deep local expertise, and concierge-level service from first showing to closing.
Services Offered
Residential Real Estate – Wilmington & Cape Fear Region
Expert representation for buyers and sellers throughout Wilmington, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, Porter’s Neck, Ogden, Midtown, and surrounding coastal communities.
Home Buying Services
Personalized home search, market analysis, and skilled negotiation for first-time buyers, move-up buyers, luxury buyers, and second-home purchasers in Wilmington NC and the Cape Fear region.
Home Selling & Listing Representation
Strategic pricing, high-impact digital marketing, professional photography, and expert negotiation to help sellers maximize value and sell efficiently in today’s North Carolina real estate market.
Relocation & Coastal Living Specialists
Full-service relocation support for clients moving to Wilmington NC, Carolina Beach, and coastal North Carolina—local insights, neighborhood guidance, and seamless coordination from out-of-state.
Luxury & Coastal Homes
Specializing in waterfront, beach, and luxury properties with tailored marketing strategies and discreet, results-driven representation.
New Construction & Investment Properties
Guidance on new construction homes, builder contracts, and real estate investment opportunities throughout the Cape Fear region.
Market Analysis & Home Valuations
Accurate pricing strategies, comparative market analysis (CMA), and data-driven insights for confident buying and selling decisions.
Strategic Negotiation & Contract Expertise
25+ years of experience delivering strong negotiation strategies and smooth transactions from offer to closing.
Licensed in NC & NY.
Luxury Portfolio Network Referral Agent
Meet Mary Rayner - Client Specialist
Mary's energy and dedication to thoroughly servicing and supporting clients comes naturally. Mary’s experience in real estate sets her apart. Whether you’re looking to buy your first house or sell your long time home, Mary makes the process enjoyable and easy. With more than ten years of experience in real estate, she will work diligently to completely satisfy her clients. Wilmington is a wonderful place to live, from Downtown to the beaches—there is plenty to enjoy. Mary works closely with you to find the perfect neighborhood, at the right price. She brings you access to a team of local professionals who are trustworthy, do a great job, and offer great prices. Mary’s eye for design will help to sell your home. She’s on the cutting edge of new technology, and she uses social media to market in the best way possible. Her background includes business administration and bookkeeping. No sale is too large or small. If you’re interested in working with Mary, reach out—she’d love to hear from you!
