About Gallant

Gallant realty is a specialty boutique style real estate company, whose mission is to deliver the highest quality service. We are a small family owned and operated company offering specialized knowledge in buying and selling property. Other services provided include staging your home, painting, repairs or whatever may be needed to maximize the value of your home and minimize your efforts and concerns of selling your home. Meeting your real estate needs is our only goal, and we do it well! For the personal touch from involved, knowledgeable agents, call owner-operated Gallant Realty.

Real Estate Agents

Diane Dormanen
Phone: 612-522-9622
Email: diane@gallantrealty.com
Diane Dormanen has been involved in buying and selling properties in the Minneapolis area for twenty-five years. Along with her husband John, she owns and manages several homes and commercial buildings which are leased through their leasing companies. It was her love of the real estate industry that inspired Diane to recently obtain her license and utilize her real estate knowledge to help others. Living in the western suburbs of Plymouth and raising six children has given Diane a wealth of information regarding schools, both private and public, as well as community activities, athletic programs and much more! Let her experience help with all of your moving needs!

Dick Abel
Phone: 763-772-8897
Email: dick@gallantrealty.com
Dick Abel has lived in the Plymouth/New Hope area for over 30 years. He has been a residential real estate agent for 28 years and represented a condominium and townhome builder for 2 years. He spent 10 years as an investment and rental property manager. Dick has been a local business owner for 20 years and has 30 plus years in public education as a teacher and administrator. Dick has the experience and knowledge to help you with all your real estate needs, whether you are a first time buyer, an emptynester downsizing, or looking for carefree living in a condominium or townhome.

Sue Abel
Phone: 612-522-9622
Email: sue@gallantrealty.com
Sue Abel has lived in the Plymouth/New Hope area for over 30 years and has been a vital member of the community volunteering and participating in a variety of associations and groups. Sue entered the real estate arena 25 years ago, she stepped away to become a business owner/operator in Southdale Mall for 20 years. Sue also served on the Southdale Merchants board. Sue is an integral part of the Gallant Realty family and is pleased to get back into the real estate market, she looks forward to serving all of your real estate needs.

Jay Wolf
Phone: 952-303-9613
Email: jay@gallantrealty.com
Finding the right home doesn’t start with looking, it starts with listening. As a realtor and longtime Minneapolis resident, Jay knows the market. He has over 3 years experience in real estate and home services (building and management), and has served clients in various capacities for over 10 years. Customer service and satisfaction is his number one priority. Getting to know his clients and their needs is Jay’s passion. He specializes in Southwest Minneapolis properties and can help you with all facets of living in this great city.

Judy Cady
Phone: 952-215-7605
Email: judy@gallantrealty.com
We are pleased to welcome Judy Cady to the Gallant Realty family. Judy has displayed a life-long passion for residential real estate, and more recently, a strong interest in investment properties. Judy has many years experience in the thoroughbred horse racing industry. She was instrumental in designing her family’s six acre equestrian estate in Orono. She is a long-standing resident of Minneapolis and the western suburbs. Judy’s dedication to family and giving back to the community is shown through her participation in the Breast Cancer Three Day Walk for the Cure, Wigs Without Worry and Design Industry for the Fight of AIDS. Judy feels that every person has different wants and needs and that finding the right home is very personal. Let her put her energy and talents to work for you!

Paul Cady
Phone: 952-393-6622
Email: paulcady@cadyinvestments.com
Paul has joined Gallant Realty has a Business Broker. His focus is helping business owners become aware of their true reasons for selling their business. He is passionate about the goal of selling a customers’ business and helping his clients plan their life goals after their business has been sold. Paul started Cady Communications and achieved over 10 million in revenue and 100 employees. He then sold the company and continued on as President and Chief Operating Officer, under his direction, the company grew to 32 million in sales and 300 employees. It is from Paul’s own personal experience and success in selling his business that he has become passionate in helping others reach their financial goals regarding the sale of their business.

Sean and Kristin Peterson
Sean:
     Phone: 763-370-1918
     Email: sean@gallantrealty.com
Kristen:
     Phone: 763-498-1235
     Email: kristin@gallantrealty.com
Education is the key component in a real estate transaction. As practicing realtors and educators we accommodate the differing needs and expectations of our clients to individualize their experience. It’s our mission to foster a professional working relationship providing guidance and education to fulfill your goals.