Would a less than stellar looking front yard be a deal breaker for a renter? (See Photo)

[Dawn Roof]

How much does a potential renter care about the appearance of the front lawn? We are looking at a property in a middle class neighborhood in Charlotte, NC, and the front yard has just been seeded and covered in straw. None of the other yards are pristine, beautifully maintained show pieces either. The house is empty, so no one is there to water it. The inside has been completely updated. New laminate floors and carpet, and new SS appliances and granite in the kitchens and baths. Really nice house! So would the lawn be a deal breaker in your opinion/ experience? My husband and I differ on this. He is worried that the yard will scare away all of our potential renters. Has this ever been an issue for you? Also, what about the maintenance? Can we expect them to water it? Would it be strange for us to ask them to take care of it? Should we get a service to take care of it until the grass is better established?

Here are some photos of what it looks like. Would this concern you? Would you feel confident you could rent it out?

Thanks so much for your help/input!!

Dawn :)