Hyland Hills

It all started in 1959……when Joel Katleman had the idea to start a real estate company. Not sure what to call it, he did what any young man should do – he asked his mom. She suggested “Dial Realty,” because there are 10 digits on a rotary phone and 10 letters in the name. Genius, thanks, mom! The idea inspired our first logo – a rotary phone with the company name placed within each digit. Along with Don Day, Jack Karns, and Bob Burnika, Joel Katleman went to work creating the first of the Dial Companies, Dial Realty. Originally, we were in the business of home building and land development then came apartment buildings and shopping centers. Dial’s success grew and the company diversified.