Steve Nilsen

Steve Nilsen

member of Steve and Ashley Nilsen Team
North Carolina Real Estate License: 193895
  •   5   (62 reviews)

Steve's sales performance at a glance

See how Steve has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

22
Reviews
39
Properties for sale
26
Sold properties
$210k
Average sale price
$5.5m
Total sales value

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Steve's customer service awards

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  • County Top 5Beaufort County
  • County Top 5Pitt County
  • County Top 5Wayne County
  • City WinnerGoldsboro
  • 2x County Top 5Pitt County - 2026, 2025

About Steve

Steve and Ashley Nilsen deal in real estate transactions across Eastern North Carolina including Beaufort, Carteret, Craven County, Edgecombe, Wilson, Onslow, Pitt, and Martin Counties. Steve and Ashley are experts in all areas of real estate transactions working with first time home buyers, foreclosures, short-sales, investors, and home sellers. Steve and Ashley understand first hand that the home buying and selling process can be a stressful one, but it is their goal to make it as simple as possible by guiding their clients each step of the way with their expertise, contacts, and strong negotiating skills. Steve and Ashley Nilsen's in-depth understanding of the Eastern North Carolina market is an asset to all their clients. With his background in sales and marketing, Steve utilizes his knowledge of both traditional and digital marketing to maximize exposure for sellers and to provide clear and comprehensive information to buyers. With her background as a licensed therapist, Ashley leverages the negotiating and people skills she obtained as a therapist to help her clients find the home that is right for them and get them the best possible deal. Steve holds a Bachelor's Degree in History as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and a Masters in Business Administration. Steve has been in both sales and management roles at startups and Fortune 100 companies but decided to make the transition to Real Estate in 2018 after successful investments in income producing properties and found that he would enjoy putting his management and negotiating skills to work as a Real Estate Agent. Originally from Wilmington North Carolina, Ashley has lived in Greenville since 1999 when she began attending East Carolina University. While at East Carolina University, Ashley was on the ECU Dance Team and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology as well as a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. After working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 13 years, Ashley made the jump into real estate.

Steve's reviews

  5  
Steve has 62 reviewsacross 30 different locations, showing 6.
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Steve's qualities as told by our client reviews: great negotiation, patient, supportive, responsive, clear communication, local expert.
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Buyer review
They called me back!
about 2 months ago
They called me back!

They both had superen market knowledge. They have me suggestions on grocery stores, private schools—everything!

Seller review
The most talented realtor in town!
3 months ago
The most talented realtor in town!

He doesn’t just know the market, he is an expert. With his professional insight and attention to detail on every matter, this house sold in record time! He is the best out there and we are thankful for his help in all of this!

Buyer review
Awesome to work with!!
4 months ago
Awesome to work with!!

All I can say is Stephen and Ashley were great! They are knowledgeable, efficient and are great communicators.

Seller review
Ten Stars for Team Nilsen!
4 months ago
Ten Stars for Team Nilsen!

Steve and Ashley were FANTASTIC! They helped us navigate the selling and buying process and answered all of our questions no matter what we asked or when we asked! They ensured our beloved starter home would be in good hands (it sold quick!), and guided us to a forever home we absolutely LOVE! 10/10 for Team Nilsen!!

Buyer review
dependable and knowledgeable
4 months ago
dependable and knowledgeable

Stephen was very knowledgeable about the Eastern North Carolina market and was always there when I needed additional insight.

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Steve's properties

Steve has 39 properties for sale and sold 49 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 4, 2026
For Sale
$1,390,000
423 Handys Point Lane
Bath NC 27808
6
5
Single-Family
For Sale
$128,900
3514 South Pitt Street
Farmville NC 27828
3
2
Single-Family
For Sale
$280,000
B/3516 Richter Way
Greenville NC 27834
3
3
1
Townhouse
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Steve's sold properties

Steve has sold 49 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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100 Pisgah Court, Jacksonville, NC, 28546
100 Pisgah Court
Jacksonville NC 28546
2
3
Townhouse$159,000May 4, 2026
1303 Colonial Avenue, Greenville, NC, 27834
1303 Colonial Avenue
Greenville NC 27834
3
1
Single-Family$119,900Apr 6, 2026
1409 West 6th Street, Greenville, NC, 27834
1409 West 6th Street
Greenville NC 27834
3
1
Single-Family$100,000Mar 26, 2026
1904 Ridenour Court, Pitt County, NC, 27828
1904 Ridenour Court
Pitt County NC 27828
3
2
2
Single-Family$360,000Mar 16, 2026

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