 " Realty Bites " is the ninth episode of the The Simpsons ' ninth season . It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 7 , 1997 . The episode sees Marge becoming a real estate agent , while Homer enjoys Snake 's car . It was written by Dan Greaney and directed by Swinton O. Scott III .
Homer and Marge are at the Springfield Home and Garden Show . Marge is upset with Homer for not helping her find a house to buy . Homer is looking at a house that he says is a great buy , but Marge is not interested . Homer then goes to a booth