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Sam Foltz
Roseville Realty · Roseville, MN
Updated July 2026
Editorial evaluation
8.4/ 10
Very good
Strong public evidence, with limitations still worth reviewing
Evidence confidence
Low20/100
Documentation completeness and reliability—not agent quality.
Team lead of an independent boutique brokerage literally named for the city it serves, with a strong Zillow review base and reviews that consistently single out his communication.
Pros
- ✓51 reviews at a 5.0-star average on Zillow, with 22 reported sales in the last 12 months
- ✓Independent brokerage built specifically around the Roseville/north-metro community rather than a national franchise
- ✓Reviews repeatedly praise his listening skills, market-research-backed pricing prep, and ability to move quickly to closing
- ✓Runs a small team (additional agents plus an operations manager), so there's backup infrastructure without a large, impersonal office feel
Cons
- ✗As an independent boutique brokerage, Roseville Realty doesn't carry the brand recognition or scale (in-house mortgage/title, national relocation networks) of the bigger franchises
- ✗Public bio pages don't call out a specific niche specialty (no luxury, new-construction, or investment focus) — this reads as a general full-service practice
- ✗Years of licensure aren't formally stated beyond a roughly 2017 business start, so exact tenure is approximate
Profile evidence audit
0 of 5 evidence areas have exact citations
This measures what Minnesota Top Agents can trace to a dated URL. It does not measure the agent's quality, and an uncited area is a documentation gap—not proof that the underlying fact is false.
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exact sources
Identity & credentials
GapProfessional identity, brokerage, office, license or team roster.
0 supporting sources
Public reviews
GapA dated public rating, review count or review-platform snapshot.
0 supporting sources
Transaction activity
GapSales, listings, transactions, volume, price range or closing activity.
0 supporting sources
Market & specialty focus
GapService areas, local markets, property types or client specialties.
0 supporting sources
Experience & recognition
GapExperience, tenure, designations, awards or professional recognition.
0 supporting sources
- Official records
- 0
- Independent platforms
- 0
- First-party sources
- 0
Consumer decision guide
Turn this profile into a better interview
These are profile signals and verification prompts—not performance guarantees. Use them to compare the same facts across two or three candidates before signing an agreement.
Published fit signals
0/5 evidence areas cited
- Published service-area signal
- Roseville, Edina, Shoreview
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published specialty signal
- No specialty category assigned
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published working model
- Team agent profile
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published price context
- $225K–$700K
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
A citation supports only the claims named in the source register. It does not validate every signal shown in the same evidence area.
Ask in the first interview
- 1
What is your current Minnesota license number and employing brokerage, and where can I verify both?
Confirms current identity and affiliation using the state record rather than a directory claim.
Targets an uncited evidence area
- 2
Which public review profiles best represent your recent work, and how many reviews were added in the last 12 months?
Separates current, attributable feedback from an undated lifetime aggregate.
Targets an uncited evidence area
- 3
How many transactions did you personally close in Roseville and the $225K–$700K range during the last 12 months?
Requests recent, comparable production and keeps personal results separate from team totals.
Targets an uncited evidence area
- 4
Which neighborhoods in Roseville have you worked in most recently, and what local issue materially affected a deal?
Tests current, specific market knowledge instead of relying on a broad service-area label.
Targets an uncited evidence area
- 5
Who will handle showings, negotiations and updates day to day, and when will I work directly with the named agent?
Clarifies which team member is accountable for each stage of the transaction.
- 6
Will you provide a written, itemized explanation of compensation, services, cancellation terms and any additional costs before I sign?
Commission and services are negotiable; a written proposal makes candidates easier to compare.
Agent overview
Sam Foltz leads Roseville Realty, an independent boutique brokerage (not a national franchise) with a small team of agents, and has been in real estate since around 2017. Reviews consistently describe him as prepared, responsive, and a good listener who works to understand what clients actually want rather than pushing a sale.
Core specialties
Full-service local representation
Reviews describe him coming prepared with market research and pricing recommendations for both buyers and sellers.
Fast, low-friction closings
Client feedback specifically calls out his ability to secure quick closings and line up contractor help when needed to keep a deal on track.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Buyers or sellers who want a boutique, hands-on feel
As an independent local brokerage rather than a national franchise, Roseville Realty leans into a smaller, more personal operation.
Clients who prioritize communication style
Reviews repeatedly single out his listening and responsiveness as standout traits, more than a specific market niche.
Not for
Buyers or sellers who want the scale of a large national brokerage (in-house mortgage/title, big relocation networks) behind their transaction.
Verdict
A well-reviewed, communication-forward choice if you want a local independent brokerage rather than a national franchise name. Confirm current availability directly given the smaller team size.
Editorial score: 8.4 / 10 · Very good · Evidence confidence: low (20/100)
Ranking disclosure
Why this ranking appears in this order
This profile evaluates Sam Foltz against other researched agents using the same scoring model; it is not a statewide MLS production ranking. The displayed order follows the published five-factor score. The math is fixed; the five input scores are editorial evaluations of the public evidence available through July 2026.
- Ranking formula
- Local knowledge 25% + client reviews 25% + market expertise 20% + communication 15% + specialization fit 15%.
- Time period
- Evidence reviewed through July 2026. Review totals are snapshots; career claims may cover longer periods and must state that context.
- Objective vs. editorial
- The weighted calculation is deterministic after the inputs are assigned. Selecting evidence and assigning each dimension score require editorial judgment.
- Commercial independence
- Agents cannot purchase inclusion, a score, numbered position, or favorable verdict. Any sponsorship must appear outside the editorial ranking.
- Transaction-data boundary
- This edition does not use a private MLS feed or a standardized file of verified 2025 closings. Sales volume, homes sold, sale-to-list ratio, and days on market are not assumed when attributable evidence is unavailable.
- Independent corroboration
- Government records control licensing facts. Brokerage, agent, review-platform, award, and production claims are kept distinct; agreement across sources raises confidence but does not erase source limitations.
Evidence captured for this profile
- Minnesota license record
- No license number is stored in this profile; use the state lookup for current status.
- Public review aggregate
- 51 reviews at 5.0/5 when the profile evidence was reviewed.
- Professional first-party source
- Roseville Realty is linked for direct review of the agent's current public claims.
Exact field-level source URLs are not yet available for every narrative claim. Until they are, production and award statements should be treated as attributed public claims—not as independently audited MLS facts.
Areas served
EdinaShoreview
Common questions about Sam Foltz
Is Roseville Realty a national franchise?
No — it's an independent, locally based boutique brokerage headquartered in Roseville, not a franchise of a national brand.
How many reviews does Sam Foltz have?
51 reviews at a 5.0-star average on Zillow as of this writing, with 22 reported sales in the prior 12 months.
Does he work with both buyers and sellers?
Yes — client reviews describe him handling both sides, with particular praise for preparation and responsiveness.