A woman with blonde hair in a black t-shirt and black pants sitting on a wooden and leather chair in a bright living room. A white sofa with colorful pillows and blanket is in the background, with a glass coffee table holding a decorative bowl and footballs. A large window lets in natural light.
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A lifelong resident of the city, Sonja grew up in Alta Vista’s Riverview Park and has lived in many of Ottawa’s most beloved neighbourhoods, including Riverview Park, Old Ottawa South, The Glebe, Little Italy, and Glabar Park. Today, she is a proud homeowner in Alta Vista’s Faircrest Heights, providing firsthand insight into what it means to live, move, and grow in Ottawa’s communities.

Sonja’s approach to real estate is grounded in honesty, clarity, and trust. She believes that buying or selling a home is never just a transaction. It is a lifestyle decision. With a natural ability to simplify complex situations, she guides her clients through every step with confidence and care, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout the process.

With extensive global travel, Sonja connects easily with clients from all backgrounds. She listens closely to their stories, priorities, and goals, helping them find not just a house but the right place to call home.

Known for her no-nonsense professionalism and strategic marketing approach, Sonja has been a Top Producer with Sutton since 2009 and was named Top Agent from 2017 through 2026. Her success is built on loyalty, integrity, results and values that continue to earn long-standing relationships with buyers and sellers alike.

At the heart of Sonja’s work is a genuine love of people, culture, food, art, travel, and community. That passion, combined with deep experience and local expertise, makes her a trusted guide in Ottawa’s real estate market.

READY TO MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE? SONJA WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR STORY.

 

Meet Sonja payette

She knows Ottawa because it’s home.