In 1998, Mackenzie relocated from Maine to Boston whereupon she acquired a degree in public relations and marketing from Simmons College in 2002. During her college years and following, Mackenzie held a management position in a client service industry where she demonstrated the capabilities needed to assess customer needs and handle retail demands. During the growth of the company in its many locations across four states, Ms. Harpine represented the varied roles necessary to open new facilities and build a client base. In the spring of 2004 Mackenzie opted to broaden her career. She completed her real estate license and became a member of the The Charles Realty sales team.
Over the past three years she has proven to be an integral part in the success of The Charles Realty. She has aided first-time buyers in the home buying process and assisted experienced sellers in the marketing of their properties. Since The Charles Realty and its president , Annette Given, have molded a reputation of prestige in the past 25 years, Mackenzie has reaped the benefits of working closely with Mrs. Given in her sales. Under the owner's tutelage, Ms. Harpine progressed into an outstanding representative of the real estate community showing a confidence and knowledge that exemplifies the best among realtors.