Make sure the soil is pretty level with your rake beforehand. Also break up any big clumps of topsoil and remove the rocks.
Put down starter fertilizer before you lay the sod, and also on top when you're done.
I find a sharp serrated knife (like a drywall knife) works really well.
Make sure you start watering it right away. If you are putting it down on a hot day, start watering as soon as you're done a section.
Have plenty of cold beer on hand.
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