With the 50's came many challenges, changes, new memberships and accomplishments, which occurred under the administration of Q. V. Williamson who was elected President in 1954. It was during the mid 50's that EREB opened its doors to the professional involvement of women.

Mrs. Nina King Miller was elected Treasurer and was the first female to hold an office. Mrs. Miller was the only officer to maintain the same position for ten consecutive years.

Furthermore, in the course of organizational growth and community involvement, the mid 50's spawned the birth of EREB's first Awards and Installation Banquet, chaired by W. L. (Bill) Calloway.Subsequently, at each annual banquet the "Distinguished Service Awards" are presented to outstanding community leaders for meritorious achievements.The first recipient of this award was the late E. M. Martin, Vice President and Secretary of Atlanta Life Insurance Company. In addition, members of EREB who have contributed outstanding service and professionalism in the real estate industry are presented such awards as "REALTIST of the Year", "Broker of the Year" and "Salesperson of the Year".

The late 50's brought about the innovation of Urban Renewal. EREB embarked upon the effort to educate its membership and inform the public of the concepts and complexities of the Urban Renewal program. Additionally, EREB served as succor to the public by being a financial source of "Bail Bond" for the Civil Rights Protesters (Sit-ins).