Rick Raanes

06/02/2026

If Zillow disappeared tomorrow...

Would your business survive?

Most agents are watching the battle over listings, portals, and private inventory.

But they're asking the wrong question.

The real question is:

If the leads stopped tomorrow...
would people still know who you are?

The agents who win in the next decade won't be the ones with the biggest Zillow budget.

They'll be the agents who become the trusted local voice of their community.

The agents who show up.

The agents who tell local stories.

The agents who support local businesses.

The agents who create relationships before they need transactions.

That's why I partnered with livin.in.

Because the future belongs to the local expert.

Not the agent chasing leads.

The Market Mayor model isn't about buying attention.

It's about earning it.

Building a community.

Creating connections.

Becoming the person people think of when they think about where they live.

When people know you...
they trust you.

When they trust you...
they call you.

When they call you...
you don't need to rent leads anymore.

You own your audience.

And that changes everything.

If you're a local expert who loves your community and wants to learn about becoming a Market Mayor, send me a message.

The next generation of real estate marketing is community-first.

And it's already happening.

05/29/2026

You've spent years building your reputation.

You've attended the events. Supported local businesses. Sponsored the kids teams. Helped families buy and sell homes.

You've become the local expert.

Yet when someone searches for real estate in your city, they often find your competition before they find you.

That's frustrating.

Because while marketing matters, it's the agent who builds the relationships, earns the trust, and becomes part of the community.

That's why LIVIN was created.

LIVIN is a platform designed to help local experts become the face of their market. Your name. Your story. Your community. Your influence.

If you're passionate about where you live, love supporting local businesses, and want to become the recognized Market Mayor in your city, let's talk.

The opportunity is available in communities across the country.

Comment "MAYOR" below.

05/28/2026

After years in real estate, coaching, and helping agents grow their businesses, I’ve learned one thing:

Consistency and relationships win.

That’s why I created something new called The RockStar Real Estate Roadmap — an AI-powered coaching assistant designed specifically for real estate agents.

It helps with:
✅ Marketing ideas
✅ Social media content
✅ Referral strategies
✅ Client follow-up systems
✅ Event ideas
✅ Accountability & business planning

Think of it like having a real estate coach and marketing partner available 24/7.

I’m really excited about this because I believe it can help agents stay focused, organized, and consistent in a business that often feels overwhelming.

Check out the page and try the free Roadmap assistant here 👇

https://bit.ly/therockstarroadmap

If you do try it, message me and let me know what you think.

🚀 Welcome to The RockStar Real Estate Roadmap

I created a FREE AI-powered coaching assistant for real estate agents who want to:
✅ Grow referrals
✅ Stay consistent on social media
✅ Build stronger client relationships
✅ Create marketing plans faster
✅ Get accountability and weekly structure

It can help you create:

Social posts
Email campaigns
Client event ideas
Referral strategies
Monthly marketing calendars
Follow-up systems
Prospecting plans

👇 Try it here:
https://bit.ly/therockstarroadmap
Use prompts like:

“Create a June marketing calendar.”
“Give me a client appreciation event idea.”
“Write a referral email.”
“Help me organize my database.”

05/27/2026

These will look great on the truck!!

Not sure if it’s a state of mind, a lifestyle, or a warning label at this point. 😂

I will on the road soon meeting many of the new Market Mayors who will be joining our livin.in community of local experts.

Who wants to know more?

05/27/2026

This is going to be a special place for local experts who want to become Market Mayors.

Business is going to look very different over the next few years and connectivity with local business owners will be key.

05/27/2026

Another summer has started on Lake Woodlands… ☀️🚣‍♂️

The lake is calm, the kayaks are out, and the sounds of nature remind you why so many people love calling The Woodlands home.

From the trails and parks to moments like this on the lake, there’s something special about livin.in The Woodlands.

What’s your favorite thing about here?