Moving in January, looking for rental realtor advice

We are moving up to the Skokie/Evanston area in mid-January and are having problems finding a rental that meets our needs (not a surprise, seeing some earlier posts here). Since we are ~5 hours away, we are looking for any realtors who will help us find something that fits our needs, maybe vet a few of them, and show us a handful during a visit. Not just a leasing agent that shows their own stock, but someone who can do some legwork for us. Know of anyone in town that does that for Skokie and nearby areas? We think it'd be worth investing money if someone does that work. Thanks for any tips here or via DM.