Having your own buyer's agent is important especially in situations like this because a "dual agent" can't help you negotiate this issue or offer guidance because they work for both sides.

@Lior Solomon ,As a non-US citizen, but US Resident Alien, you would have to comply by those rules UNLESS you are considered dual status; however, I'll only explain that part if it applies.

Hello everyone,I began my real estate investment journey in 2016 while pursuing dual degrees—an MBA and a Master's in Computer Science. 

Were you a dual agent or solely represented yourself?

Will we be out of any money3. dual agency seems like a terrible idea, pros and cons4.

They are the ones that advocate for you, the sellers agent does not, nor can they really represent you if it is a dual agent situation.   

I was nervous about qualifying on the basis of dual incomes for example: one party leaves, 2nd party has trouble finding a new roommate and now I've got a situation on my hands for an undetermined duration.  

They are all dual six income couples who feel that they are priced out.

Regardless of who pays any fees, if a contract is made, usually in those states requiring dual agency, that agent will then need to proceed as a dual agent as the seller is not represented and the agent can only represent the buyer when there is representation for the seller.

Going unrepresented is much different than using the listing agent as a dual agent.