Here is my two cents after dealing with yards like this for two decades in the business. First off aerate everything twice. Next power rake the entire yard. All dog piss spots will have to be hand raked in addition. Once that's done you will actually see what you have.
Next you might as well spray out all the weeds.
After that's done you can add your top soil mix and seed. I add the seed before I spread the black dirt AND I add more seed on top. But or rent a landscape rake, its a necessity if you want to get things really level. If you want to see how your levels are pound a bar in the middle of your yard and attach a string that will reach in to all corners of your yard. Pull string taught and use a line level to see how things look through out your yard. This will also show your how your grading is and prevent you from adding to much dirt in the wrong spot and messing up your water flows.
Spread a lot of seed and wait for rain. Success! (There is no magical time for seeding, rain is the key.)
Lastly, water the heck out of the area if your not getting constant rain every day.
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