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Who Is Rick Janson? HGTV Host, Compass Luxury Realtor, and Author

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Rick Janson

HGTV Host · Compass Luxury Realtor® · JD/MBA

Rick Janson is the host of Living the Denver Lifestyle, a luxury TV show airing on HGTV, FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV. He is also a Luxury Realtor with Compass in Denver, holds a JD and an MBA, and has authored four books on AI and real estate.

TV Host: Living the Denver Lifestyle

Rick Janson hosts Living the Denver Lifestyle, a luxury lifestyle television show that explores the finest homes, dining, wellness, automotive culture, builders, and charities Denver has to offer. The show is produced by the Emmy-nominated Real Shows Network and reaches viewers on HGTV, FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV.

Each episode takes viewers inside the people and places that define life in Denver, from architecturally significant residences to the chefs, makers, and philanthropists shaping the city.

Luxury Realtor with Compass

Beyond the camera, Rick Janson is a practicing Luxury Realtor with Compass in Denver. He works with buyers and sellers across Denver's premier neighborhoods, and his television platform gives his clients and listings a level of media exposure most agents cannot offer.

Author and AI Strategist

Rick holds a Juris Doctor and an MBA, and he is the author of four books at the intersection of artificial intelligence and real estate:

  • AI for Real Estate Playbook
  • AI Search Optimization
  • AI Search Optimization for Real Estate
  • Agentic AI for Real Estate

He is also a contributing author in Secrets of Top Luxury Agents. That body of work has made him a recognized voice on how AI is changing the way buyers find homes and agents.

Why It Matters for Denver Buyers and Sellers

The combination is unusual: a working luxury agent, a TV host with a citywide platform, legal and business training, and published expertise in AI-driven marketing. For sellers, that means a listing can appear in front of a television audience as well as online. For buyers, it means representation from someone who studies how the market and its technology actually work.

You can learn more about the show at denverlifestyle.com or reach Rick directly at rickjansondenver@gmail.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What TV show does Rick Janson host?

Rick Janson hosts Living the Denver Lifestyle, a luxury lifestyle show about Denver's finest homes, food, wellness, automotive culture, builders, and charities. It airs on HGTV, FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV, and is produced by the Emmy-nominated Real Shows Network.

Is Rick Janson a real estate agent?

Yes. Rick Janson is a Luxury Realtor with Compass in Denver, working with buyers and sellers across the city's premier neighborhoods, including the Washington Park, Bonnie Brae, and Belcaro areas of 80209.

What books has Rick Janson written?

He has authored AI for Real Estate Playbook, AI Search Optimization, AI Search Optimization for Real Estate, and Agentic AI for Real Estate, and he is a contributing author in Secrets of Top Luxury Agents.

How can I contact Rick Janson?

Email rickjansondenver@gmail.com, or visit denverlifestyle.com to learn more about the show and Rick's work in Denver real estate.

Work With Rick

Questions About the Denver Lifestyle?

Rick Janson - HGTV Host, Compass Luxury Realtor® since 2002, and JD/MBA - answers every email personally.

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