We ended up installing over 1800 sq ft of sod in the front. The remainder of the week is looking hot so I will be keeping it watered. Now would be a good time to update the photos of the MLS listing we have for the side that remains for sale. The sod always makes a nice transformation from construction site to move in ready house, sort of like drywall being painted.
The sod looks so much nicer without a dandelion infestation. I'm not sure how they maintain it so well at the sod farm.