Cats LOVE lanais. They're protected from the outside world but can fantasize catching all those yummy birds and, when they're lucky, even torment the anole foolish enough to sneak into the lanai. Honestly, I'd let them visit in the lanai as much as possible rather than keeping them away from it. It really is a cat's favorite hangout.
As to the cat door to the garage, most cats will run back into the house the second the door starts to open -- garage doors are not quiet. I know of several people who have done it, both here and in California. I would never do it because garages really get hot during the summer and cat litter stinks! But, this is a personal choice.
Good luck on your sale. However you decide to travel with your kitties, I think you'll be surprised as to how tolerable it is after the first hour or so.
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