Calgary-area REALTORS^® Herb Styles and Ray Pfob are celebrating 50 years in the business this year – an impressive milestone by any measure.

Both entered the industry somewhat by happenstance, but five decades later, neither man would trade his time in real estate – including all the stories and bits of wisdom collected along the way – for anything.

“It's been one of the most exciting and fulfilling careers that I could have ever asked for,” said Styles, an agent with RE/MAX Complete Realty in Calgary. “I feel very honoured to have been part of a great business and a great bunch of people.”

Pfob, broker and owner of Pfob Real Estate Ltd. in Champion, AB, is similarly grateful for his many years as a Realtor, especially the opportunity to meet so many people and share in their experiences.

“People is the big thing that probably kept me in it many times,” he said. “You know, (real estate) is bricks and mortar and two-by-fours, but it's a very emotional thing, very intimate.”

In a profession with a high rate of turnover, Styles and Pfob have stood the test of time. They attribute their longevity to lessons they learned early in their careers – particularly, the importance of honesty and building relationships with clients.

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Please join CREB^® in wishing Ray and Herb a heartfelt congratulations on their 50-year Long Service Awards!

Ray and Herb's long-standing success in the business is a testament to their commitment to professional excellence – thank you for continuing to move our industry forward!