Trevor Philips takes on an unconventional mission in GTA 5’s “Extra Commission,” where a disgruntled real estate agent, Josh Bernstein, enlists him to sabotage a rival by destroying 15 “For Sale” signs across Los Santos. What starts as a quirky task quickly unfolds into a chaotic spree, blending humor and mayhem in true Grand Theft Auto style.
Availability: Trevor
Location: You need to reach one of the estates in the North-Western part of Los Santos , to the North of the golf track. In the place shown in the above screenshot, you will find a former real estate agent named Josh Bernstein. He will ask you for help at exacting revenge on Lenny Avery. The plan assumes that you locate, and destroy, all of the advertisements located all around.
Wait until you receive an e-mail from Berstein and a message on your smartphone displays. Click on the link in the message, which will take you to Lenny’s web site. Open the map here, which has been presented in the above screenshot. Note that the positions of all the estates, being Avery’s responsibility to sell, have been marked on the map. It is at each of these estates that you will find the advertisements.
An example advertisement
You can, of course, visit the estates in any order you want and in total, there is fifteen of them. Each time you find an advertisement, destroy it in any way you want to by e.g. hitting it with your car, or by shooting it.
What makes the Extra Commission mission unique compared to other Strangers & Freaks missions
The “Extra Commission” mission in GTA 5 stands out among other Strangers & Freaks missions due to its unique focus on real estate sabotage rather than traditional action or combat. Trevor is tasked with destroying 15 “For Sale” signs for Josh Bernstein, a disgruntled real estate agent, using locations provided via a website—a rare gameplay mechanic involving online navigation within the game world. Additionally, the mission is purely optional and not required for 100% completion, making it more of a quirky collectible quest than a standard mission.
What is the significance of Josh Bernstein’s character in the Extra Commission mission
Josh Bernstein’s character in the “Extra Commission” mission holds several significant aspects:
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Character Development: Josh Bernstein is a complex character, a real estate agent whose life has been disrupted by his former partner, Lenny Avery. His desperation and willingness to sabotage Avery’s business reveal a deeper personal struggle and moral ambiguity.
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Storyline Integration: The mission introduces a unique storyline involving real estate rivalry and personal vendettas, which is distinct from the main narrative of GTA 5. It showcases the game’s ability to weave intricate side stories into its vast open world.
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Player Choice and Morality: The mission series involving Josh Bernstein culminates in a choice where Trevor can either kill Josh or let him live after Josh betrays him. This choice impacts the player’s perception of Trevor’s character and the game’s moral landscape.
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Humor and Satire: Josh’s character and the mission itself incorporate elements of dark humor and satire, critiquing the real estate industry and the lengths people will go to succeed in it.
