When listing a property for sale and the yard is in bad shape, you will need to correct prior to listing. Here’s a simple solution to the problem. Using black weed guard in the area where grass is to be planted. This allows potential buyers to visualize the area where it will be green grass. Leaving a area that is full of weeds and unleveled shows poorly. This simple inexpensive solution allows for listing when it is not feasible to plant grass by listing date.